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Bio: McGregor Scott

McGregor "Greg" Scott is an experienced trial lawyer who frequently represents major companies across industries—including health care, retail and construction—that are facing government investigations. He also manages cross-border teams of attorneys on internal corporate probes in multiple global jurisdictions.

A former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California, McGregor has nearly 20 years of experience as a prosecutor, and has tried nearly 100 cases to jury verdict. He also served as an elected district attorney.

As a U.S. Attorney, McGregor ran an office of approximately 75 lawyers who represented the federal government in both criminal and civil matters.

Prior to his federal government post, McGregor served as the District Attorney of Shasta County, California, where he was elected twice. He also served as a Deputy District Attorney in Contra Costa County, California.

While a prosecutor, McGregor served on numerous California District Attorney Association and U.S. Department of Justice committees, including as chair of the U.S. Attorneys' Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Committee.

McGregor serves as an adjunct professor of law at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where he teaches National Security Law.

McGregor retired in 2008 as a lieutenant colonel from the United States Army Reserve after 23 years of service as an infantry officer. He is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College.

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