In a move to strengthen the leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ), President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate three individuals to key posts within the agency. The nominees—John Eisenberg, Brett Shumate, and Patrick Davis—bring extensive legal and government experience to their respective roles, signaling the administration’s focus on bolstering national security, civil litigation, and legislative affairs.
The announcement, made by the DOJ’s Office of Public Affairs on Wednesday, underscores President Trump’s commitment to filling critical positions with seasoned professionals who have previously served in his administration or within the Justice Department.
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John Eisenberg: Nominee for Assistant Attorney General for National Security
John Eisenberg, a veteran of both the Trump administration and the DOJ, has been tapped to lead the National Security Division. Eisenberg previously served as Legal Advisor to the National Security Council, Assistant to the President, and Deputy Counsel to the President for National Security Affairs during President Trump’s first term. His prior DOJ roles include Associate Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel.
Eisenberg’s private sector experience includes a partnership at Kirkland & Ellis, where he specialized in white-collar defense, internal investigations, and data security. A graduate of Yale Law School and Stanford University, Eisenberg also clerked for Judge J. Michael Luttig of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Brett Shumate: Nominee for Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division
Brett Shumate, currently serving as Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, has been formally nominated to take on the role permanently. Shumate rejoined the DOJ after a stint as a partner at Jones Day in Washington, D.C., where he focused on complex litigation and appellate matters. His previous government experience includes serving as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Federal Programs Branch within the Civil Division.
A graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law and Furman University, Shumate clerked for Judge Edith H. Jones of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. His nomination reflects the administration’s confidence in his ability to manage the Civil Division’s wide-ranging portfolio, which includes defending federal agencies, enforcing consumer protection laws, and handling constitutional challenges.
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Patrick Davis: Nominee for Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs
Patrick Davis, a seasoned attorney with a deep background in both the DOJ and Capitol Hill, has been nominated to lead the Office of Legislative Affairs. This marks Davis’s third stint at the Justice Department, where he previously served as Deputy Associate Attorney General during President Trump’s first term. Earlier in his career, Davis worked as a trial attorney in the Federal Programs Branch of the Civil Division.
On Capitol Hill, Davis played pivotal roles in high-profile investigations, including serving as Deputy Chief Investigative Counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee during the “Russiagate” probe and as Chief Investigative Counsel for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He also played a key role in the confirmation process of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Most recently, Davis served as Senior Counsel at the American Petroleum Institute before returning to the DOJ as Acting Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs.
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A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and the University of Nebraska, Davis is widely respected for his expertise in navigating the intersection of law, policy, and politics.
If confirmed, Eisenberg, Shumate, and Davis will assume critical roles in shaping the DOJ’s approach to national security, civil litigation, and legislative engagement. Their appointments would further solidify President Trump’s influence on the Justice Department as his administration enters its second term.
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