Governor Larry Hogan appointed Christopher Mincher to serve as Chief Legal Counsel, succeeding Michael Pedone, who began serving the position in February 2020 and will now be returning to the private sector. Mincher’s appointment is effective July 18th.
From the Governor’s press release:
“Chris Mincher is an exceptionally committed public servant who has been an integral member of our administration for nearly six years,” said Governor Hogan. “We have always had a strong and experienced team in the Office of Legal Counsel, and I know Chris will continue this legacy. Mike Pedone was part of the core team that led us through the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery. I am deeply grateful for Mike’s wise counsel and many contributions, and I wish him and his family the best.”
The governor appointed Heather Shek, the current Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs for the Maryland Department of Health, as Deputy Legal Counsel. She will be replacing current Deputy Legal Counsel, Stephanie Meighan, who has been appointed to the Board of Contract Appeals.
In addition to the Legal Counsel, Governor Hogan announced the appointments of 316 individuals to various boards and commissions. A list of all the appointees can be found here.
For more information, please see the Governor’s press release.
