Mercury Public Affairs, a leading bipartisan high-stakes public strategy firm, announced the appointment of Matthew Giacobbe to its advisory board. A highly respected attorney, Giacobbe brings decades of extensive experience in both the public and private sectors to the firm’s New Jersey office.
Giacobbe, a managing partner at Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri & Jacobs, L.L.C., is widely recognized for his leadership in labor and employment law. His career is marked by his role as trusted counsel to a vast array of New Jersey entities, including municipalities, school boards, colleges, and independent authorities. His legal acumen includes a successful track record of arguing cases before the New Jersey Supreme Court.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Matthew to our advisory board,” Michael Soliman, Mercury president, who leads the firm’s New Jersey office, said. “Matthew’s depth of knowledge and the perspective he brings from decades of experience in New Jersey will be a tremendous asset to Mercury and our clients as we continue to grow and provide the highest level of service.”
As a member of the Advisory Board, Giacobbe will provide high-level strategic insight to assist Mercury’s clients in navigating complex public policy and regulatory challenges.
“I’ve spent my career helping clients solve complex challenges, and I’m excited to bring that experience to Mercury’s Advisory Board,” Giacobbe said. “I’m looking forward to contributing my experience and perspective to support Mercury’s continued growth and its commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients.”
Giacobbe’s addition to the board follows a distinguished career of service and professional recognition:
- Thought Leadership: He is a frequent lecturer for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the New Jersey School Boards Association, and the New Jersey League of Municipalities.
- Industry Recognition: He has consistently been named a “New Jersey Super Lawyer.”
- Judicial Experience: Before entering private practice, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Garrett Brown in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
- Education: He is a magna cum laude graduate of both Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D.) and Rutgers University (B.A.).
Mercury Public Affairs continues to expand its advisory capabilities by attracting leaders who possess deep local knowledge and a track record of handling high-stakes matters for complex organizations.
