American government official
William McGinley is the formerWhite House Cabinet secretary in thefirst administration ofU.S. president Donald Trump . He is an American lawyer and a former partner at the law firmJones Day where he represented federaloffice holders , candidates, and national organizations oncampaign finance , ethics, and other political law matters. On December 4, 2024, Trump announced that McGinley would serve as counsel to theDepartment of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in hissecond administration .[ 1]
McGinley received hisBachelor of Arts degree in history from theUniversity of California at Los Angeles and hisMaster of Arts degree in history fromCalifornia State University at Long Beach . He received hisJuris Doctor degree fromGeorge Washington University Law School in 1997.[ 2]
Following law school, McGinley served asDeputy General Counsel to theRepublican National Committee (RNC) and was counsel to the Standing Committee on Rules of the RNC.[ 3] National Republican Senatorial Committee .[ 4]
McGinley worked for the law firmPatton Boggs where he became a partner and co-chair of theElection Law Practice Group.[ 2] Jones Day .[ 4]
McGinley was counsel to the Convention Rules Committee of the2012 Republican National Convention . During the convention he pushed the credentials committee to replace 10Maine delegates forRon Paul with 10 who supportedMitt Romney .[ 5] [ 6]
McGinley was hired by theDonald Trump presidential campaign in April 2016. He was expected to act as a campaign advisor during the delegate selection battles and on potential challenges to the credentials of2016 Republican National Convention delegates.[ 5]
After the election, McGinley was appointed White House Cabinet secretary and began work on January 20, 2017.[ 4] [ 7] [ 8]
In March 2024, McGinley joined an RNC election integrity team headed byChristina Bobb , serving as outside counsel.[ 9]
On November 12, 2024, McGinley was selected to serve as White House counsel to President Trump.[ 10] [ 11]
On January 23, 2025, McGinley will depart from the Department of Government Efficiency and go back to private practice.
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