Former United States Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker Joins PC Matic As Outside General Counsel

PC Matic, the world’s only 100% American-made anti-virus software, announced a new addition to its leadership team, naming former United States Acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker, and his law firm, as its Outside General Counsel

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, PC Matic announced a new addition to its leadership team, naming former Acting Attorney General of the United States, Matthew Whitaker, and his law firm, Graves Garrett, as its Outside General Counsel. Whitaker will oversee the company’s legal functions as it expands operations across the globe.

PC Matic, the world's only 100% American-made anti-virus software, announced a new addition to its leadership team, naming former United States Acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker, and his law firm, as its Outside General Counsel
PC Matic, the world’s only 100% American-made anti-virus software, announced a new addition to its leadership team, naming former United States Acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker, and his law firm, as its Outside General Counsel

“Matthew is a proven leader whose law enforcement experience and global perspective strengthens our team as we aim to increase the resilience of America’s cybersecurity infrastructure,” said PC Matic CEO Rob Cheng. “Matthew’s deep passion for our mission, coupled with his extensive legal experience is an excellent addition to our leadership team as we accelerate innovations in cybersecurity technology.”

Whitaker served as Acting Attorney General of the United States from November 2018 to February 2019, and as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General of the United States from September 2017 to November 2018. Prior to serving in these capacities, Whitaker served as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa, and in a variety of other legal capacities. Whitaker is a graduate of the University of Iowa where he earned his bachelor’s degree in communications and later went on to graduate with a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor degree.  Whitaker is now affiliated with the Graves Garrett law firm in addition to being the Managing Director for Axiom Strategies/Clout Public Affairs.

“As cyber-threats continue to wreak havoc on homes, businesses and local governments, the need for cyber-innovation and cutting-edge cybersecurity products has never been greater,” said Mr. Whitaker. “At DOJ, I saw firsthand the damage cybercriminals have inflicted on Americans across the country, and I’m excited to join the team at PC Matic as we redefine the standards of cybersecurity technologies.”

More information on PC Matic and its leadership team may be found here.

About Graves Garrett LLC

Graves Garrett represents businesses and individuals nationwide in commercial and business litigation, white-collar criminal defense litigation, free speech, and election law, as well as corporate compliance, internal investigations, False Claims Act matters and tax controversies. The firm offers comprehensive and creative solutions to complex legal problems along with unparalleled client service and a true commitment to obtaining the best result possible. For more information, please visit the Graves Garrett website.

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