Matthew is an ex-federal prosecutor and former Skadden Arps attorney who has tried federal and state cases and argued complex appeals for more than two decades.

He won the prestigious California Lawyer Attorney of the Year Award in 2024 for his work on a groundbreaking homelessness case that secured $4 billion, 20,000 new beds, and dramatic increases in mental health and substance use disorder services for those struggling on the streets of Los Angeles.  In 2013, he won the same award for successfully defending Planned Parenthood in a $600 million False Claims Act case. 

Matthew thrives on handling challenging matters. Helping clients navigate rough waters. Finding creative ways to solve complicated legal problems. Trying hard cases. In criminal and civil cases alike, Matthew has developed an impressive record:

• In July 2024, Matthew led the UMK team to a federal trial win in a breach of fiduciary duty & corporate waste case involving a $250 million company—all controlling shareholders, board members, and officers found liable, $21 million in damages ... and counting.

• Trial counsel for victims of embezzlement in FINRA arbitration against financial institution—case settled in victims’ favor after one week of trial. 

• Won dismissal of federal criminal charges based on prosecutorial misconduct as trial counsel for Broadcom’s CFO.

• Won $8 million arbitration award in legal malpractice case against prominent Los Angeles law firm. 

• Secured no-jail sentence for defendant in a $30 million health care fraud case.

• Trial counsel for victims of embezzlement in FINRA arbitration against financial institution—case settled in victims’ favor after one week of trial. 

• Represented high-level employees of Snapchat, Tesla, and Uber in high-profile internal investigations and litigation.

• Lead trial counsel for CFO of school district, secured multi-million verdict in whistleblower trial.

• Closed out SEC investigation of tech company executive for insider trading—no charges brought.

• Counsel for director of nursing, secured dismissal of criminal charges based on prosecutorial misconduct and failure to disclose exculpatory evidence.

• Trial counsel for clean energy technology executive in complex trade secret arbitration.

• Launched major civil fraud case against executives of leading jury consulting firm. 

• Successfully sought prosecution of personal assistant for embezzling millions from high-net-worth client. 

• Conducted internal investigations for Los Angeles County Bar Association, $100 million company under scrutiny for PPP loans.

• Won dismissal of over $800 million in False Claims Act cases brought against Planned Parenthood. 

• Filed novel lawsuit on behalf of popular musician alleging copyright infringement for copying client’s musical character, aesthetic and image.

You can hear Matthew in action here at 12:54, and watch him here and here.

In his spare time, Matthew swims in the ocean, plays guitar, and sings—none of which he does particularly effectively. His two teenage daughters occasionally tolerate him.