Matt Hanson Rejoins King & Spalding As Partner In Washington, D.C.

Matt Hanson Rejoins King & Spalding as Partner in Washington, D.C.

Global law firm King & Spalding has announced the return of Matt Hanson as a Partner in its Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group. He will be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.

Hanson reenters private practice following nearly three years with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legislative Affairs, where he most recently served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General. In this high-level role, he was responsible for a wide range of legislative matters spanning national security, intelligence, technology, financial services, healthcare, and drug policy.

Prior to his government tenure, Hanson was a partner at King & Spalding, where he advised corporate clients and individuals on securities enforcement and regulation matters involving the SEC, DOJ, and other financial regulators. He also handled high-stakes congressional investigations before both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

Mark Jensen, co-leader of the firm’s Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group, said:

“Matt is an immense talent – smart, thoughtful and collaborative with valued judgment – and we are excited to welcome him back to the firm. Matt’s leadership, deep experience, credibility with public officials and senior advisors on both sides of the aisle and versatility across a range of strategic areas, including emerging technology, financial services and national security, enhances our ability to provide strategic counsel to all types of clients.”

Hanson earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia and his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Matt Hanson said:

“I am thrilled to return to King & Spalding, which offers a world-class platform to continue building my practice. The firm continues to be a leader for securities enforcement and congressional investigations work and is at the forefront in fintech, AI and national security – all areas where I have developed significant experience that I look forward to putting to use to serve our clients.”

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