Matt Mc Guire
About Matt Mc Guire
Matt McGuire serves as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Mauve and General Counsel at Violet, both since 2022. He has held various legal roles in organizations such as Shopify and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, and has also contributed to academia as an adjunct professor.
Work at Mauve
Matt McGuire has served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Mauve since 2022. In this role, he oversees legal compliance and governance, ensuring that the organization adheres to applicable laws and regulations. His remote position allows him to manage legal affairs effectively while collaborating with various teams across the organization.
Work at Violet
Since 2022, Matt McGuire has also been working as General Counsel at Violet. In this capacity, he is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the organization. His role involves addressing legal issues, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while working remotely.
Education and Expertise
Matt McGuire earned his Juris Doctor from George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from North Carolina State University, completed from 2005 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise in regulatory affairs and compliance.
Professional Background
Matt McGuire has a diverse professional background in law and compliance. He has held various positions, including Senior Advisor at Shopify and Counsel at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. His experience includes serving as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Richmond School of Law and working with the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network. He has also contributed to the Digital Trust and Safety Partnership as a Board Member.
Achievements at Shopify
During his time at Shopify, Matt McGuire held multiple roles, including Senior Legal Counsel for Global Regulatory Affairs & Enforcement and Interim Lead for Global Privacy. His contributions in these positions spanned from 2021 to 2022, focusing on regulatory compliance and privacy issues within the organization.