Matthew Lewis

Matthew H. Lewis

Associate
Matthew H. Lewis is a corporate attorney in the firm’s Los Angeles office, bringing more than a decade of business experience in the gas and electric industry, along with several years of legal practice as a corporate associate at a global Am Law 10 law firm and a respected California-based law firm. With a strong foundation in both business operations and corporate law, Matthew provides clients with strategic counsel that blends legal precision with real-world business insight and sound judgment. 

Matthew advises a diverse range of clients, including technology companies, private equity and venture capital firms, family offices, media and entertainment companies, energy companies, utilities, infrastructure developers and emerging growth businesses. His unique background makes him a valuable partner for clients navigating complex transactions, regulatory landscapes and operational challenges. 

His corporate practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, entity formation and structuring, joint ventures, commercial contracts, securities offerings and corporate governance. He is particularly experienced in transactions involving regulated industries, and he brings a practical, solutions-oriented mindset to every matter. 

Matthew also has experience advising on strategic partnerships, risk management and compliance matters, particularly for clients in the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. His work often includes cross-functional collaboration with in-house counsel, corporate development and finance teams, and executive leadership, allowing him to serve as a seamless extension of his clients' internal teams. 

With his dual background in business operations and legal practice, Matthew is known for his ability to anticipate client needs and provide counsel that is both commercially grounded and legally sound. He is committed to building long-term relationships and serving as a trusted adviser through all stages of growth and development. 

Credentials

Education

  • University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 2017, cum laude, Editor-in-Chief, USF Law Review, Volume 51; Staff Member, USF Law Review, Volume 50; Vice President, Business Law Association
  • Stanford University, Professional Certificate, Strategic Decision and Risk Management, 2011
  • San Jose State University, B.S., Business Administration, Minor in Spanish, 2008

Bar Admissions

  • California
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