Matt Muir

Experience

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  LLOYD REHMAN & CO.

  May 2013 - Sept 2013

  Paralegal
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  GVSAT Forum

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  Regional Liaison

  Facilitated discussions and panels on EMG spectrum issues by collaborating on projects with international stakeholders

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  Hogan Lovells

  Jan 2015 - Oct 2016

  Conflicts Analysis Research

  Produced corporate structure and due diligence research on entities involved in new business matters.

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  Mt. Vernon Belvedere Association (MVBA)

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Officer position on the board of a historic district in Baltimore City. This organization represents the interests of 10,000+ residents, businesses, institutions by advocating for these interests at all governmental levels. The MVBA undertakes a variety of projects to confront issues facing the community. The organization is frequently involved with economic and property development. Fostered a sense of community service by reaching out to nearby areas on collaborative projects. Neighborhoods as neighbors.

  • Vice President

    Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Board of Directors - Chair of Service & Engagement

    Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
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  Majime Consultancy

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

  Principal Consultant

  Co-founded a boutique economic development consultancy firm. Constructed a proprietary database used to train, through machine learning, an algorithm for in-depth objective and subjective tax analysis in client recommendations.

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  Latham & Watkins

  Dec 2017 - Sept 2019

  Conflicts Analyst

  Contributed expertise to analyzing, interpreting, and acting upon conflict reports regarding incoming attorneys and new client business. Created interdepartmental business development analysis to pursue new clients and tactical opportunities. Analyzed engagement letters, drafted conflicts waivers, designed ethical walls, and reviewed AML and sanctions analysis.

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  University of California, Irvine School of Law

  May 2020 - May 2022

  Antitrust case research on the use of rebuttals by merging firms in concentrated markets.

  • J.D. Candidate

    Sept 2019 - May 2022

  • Research Assistant to Professor Christopher Leslie

    May 2020 - May 2021
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  Value Reporting Foundation

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Research Associate

  Engaged in consultative research with international stakeholders to determine the global applicability of existing technical protocols. Developed internal disclosure quality monitoring product enabling data-driven quality assessment of corporate sustainability reports. Researched securities liability of SASB metrics within CSR disclosure.

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  UC Irvine Law Review

  Jul 2020 - May 2022

  Associate Editor
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  Goodwin

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Summer Associate
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  Goodwin

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  Associate

  Full-cycle corporate attorney for public and private companies, advising clients in venture capital financings, capital markets, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions. Advise 35+ company clients and draft documents pertaining to general corporate matters, including entity incorporations and conversions, board and stockholder documents, equity issuances and capitalization table management via Carta software. Advise management teams and boards of directors on ongoing SEC reporting and U.S. securities law requirements, as well as Nasdaq/NYSE compliance and other corporate governance matters. Show less

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  Coati Capital

  Sept 2024 - now

  Venture Partner

  As Venture Partner I am responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, conducting comprehensive due diligence, leading negotiations with target investments, and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies. I work closely with operators on business model development, operational scaling, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the portfolio is positioned for long-term growth. Leveraging my background as a venture capital attorney, I advise the firm on legal matters in negotiations, capital structuring, and risk management. Show less