Presidential transition of Joe Biden

President Biden Announces Intent to Nominate Sheppard Mullin Partner Jonathan Meyer as Department of Homeland Security General Counsel

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Monday, April 12, 2021

b'President Joe Biden today announced his intent to nominate Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP Washington, D.C. partner Jonathan Meyer to serve as General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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  • b'President Joe Biden today announced his intent to nominate Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP Washington, D.C. partner Jonathan Meyer to serve as General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • "\nIn November 2020, Meyer was tapped to help lead the DHS Agency Review Team for then President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris.
  • Prior to joining Sheppard Mullin in 2016, Meyer spent 17 years in government, including as Counsel and Acting Chief Counsel to then Senator Biden, Deputy General Counsel and Senior Counselor in the Department of Homeland Security, and Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the Department of Justice (twice).
  • Since 1927, industry-leading companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high-stakes litigation and complex financial transactions.

USW: Biden Administration Picks Demonstrate Pro-Worker Priorities

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Friday, December 18, 2020

"President-elect Joe Biden's choices of Jennifer Granholm and Gina McCarthy to serve in his administration shows that he understands what's at stake for working people as we seek to get the U.S. economy back on track.

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  • "President-elect Joe Biden's choices of Jennifer Granholm and Gina McCarthy to serve in his administration shows that he understands what's at stake for working people as we seek to get the U.S. economy back on track.
  • "Both Granholm and McCarthy know that domestic manufacturing must be a priority and that it is necessary to balance environmental progress with preserving good-paying manufacturing jobs.
  • "Biden's other choices, namely Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary, and Katherine Tai as United States Trade Representative, also reflect a pro-worker agenda.
  • "The Biden administration faces unique challenges as our country begins to put the Covid-19 pandemic behind us and we look to a future that ensures economic resiliency and shared prosperity.

Nation's Mayors Applaud Selection of Dr. Vivek Murthy as Next U.S. Surgeon General

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Surgeon General in the new administration:

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  • Surgeon General in the new administration:
    We all stand to benefit from Dr. Murthy's trusted voice, compassionate leadership, and extensive experience.
  • "The nation's mayors applaud President-elect Joe Biden's selection of Dr. Vivek Murthy as the next Surgeon General of the United States.
  • "Dr. Murthy is no stranger to the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
  • Last week, we were able to meet with Dr. Murthy to discuss ways in which mayors can continue to lead in the fight against the coronavirus.