McGregor Scott ’85 was nominated by the president and unanimously confirmed by the Senate to serve as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California. As the chief federal lawyer in the Eastern District, Scott will oversee an office of 90 lawyers responsible for prosecuting federal crimes and representing the federal government in civil litigation. The Eastern District covers 34 of California’s 58 counties and is headquartered in Sacramento with a branch office in Fresno. Scott previously served in this same position from 2003 to 2009. He and his wife, Jennifer, reside with their three sons in El Dorado Hills.