California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the appointment of Samuel Harbourt to the position of California Solicitor General. Harbourt will serve as the chief appellate lawyer for the California Department of Justice, managing the Office of the Solicitor General in overseeing civil and criminal appeals. Harbourt will continue the work of outgoing Solicitor General Michael Mongan, who is departing after six years of outstanding, dedicated service in the post and after 11 years of service within the Office of the Solicitor General.

“Sam has played a pivotal role in guiding our office’s appellate strategy over the past few years as a Deputy Solicitor General and Supervising Deputy Solicitor General,” said Attorney General Bonta. “I am confident that, as California’s new Solicitor General, he will bring outstanding leadership and be an important voice as our office continues to stand up and fight for our democratic values and constitutional rights.”