Matthew Berns Archives - New Jersey Globe

McDonnell taking top post in attorney general’s office; Berns will move to governor’s staff

October 17, 2022 12:30 pmOctober 18, 2022 3:08 pm

Two of the state’s top lawyers are switching jobs. Kate McDonnell, the senior deputy chief counsel to Gov. Phil Murphy for nearly five years, will become the counsel to Attorney General Matt Platkin. Platkin’s current counsel, Matthew Berns, is joining...

Bruck names leadership team, directs staff to address issues of racial disparity

July 19, 2021 12:35 pmJuly 19, 2021 4:10 pm

Acting Attorney General Andrew Bruck, who assumed his post at midnight on Saturday, has announced the members of his leadership team, including the elevation of Jennifer Davenport to First Assistant Attorney General. Bruck has named Matthew Berns, a former U.S....