- The National Law Journal Again Recognizes the Firm’s “Appellate Luminaries”
- Law360 Names Four Firm Practices as “Practice Groups of the Year”
- Law360 Names Appellate and Supreme Court Practice Group a “Practice Group of the Year”
MATTHEW S. HELLMAN
Partner
Practice Groups
Industry Groups
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 2002; magna cum laude; President, Harvard Law Review (Vol. 115)
- Swarthmore College, B.A., 1998; Highest Honors; Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
- District of Columbia, 2003
Judicial Clerkships
- Hon. Michael Boudin, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit 2002 - 2003
- Justice David H. Souter, U.S. Supreme Court 2004 - 2005
Awards and Recognitions
Recent Events
- "The Supreme Court: A Preview of the New Term,” Smithsonian Associates September 11, 2018
- Firm’s Chicago Office Hosts US Supreme Court 2017 Term in Review Program June 27, 2018
- “The Supreme Court: A Preview of the New Term,” Smithsonian Associates September 19, 2017
- “Trumping Justice? Trends in American Appellate Law,” Netherlands Supreme Court November 11, 2016
- “The Software Innovation and Protection Dilemma—Guidance Please! Copyrights and Patents,” 2016 American Intellectual Property Law Annual Meeting October 28, 2016
- Panelist, “Intellectual Property in the Supreme Court,” The Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies April 08, 2016
- “The Biggest Patent Cases of 2015-2016: Looking Back, Looking Ahead,” Jenner & Block September 17, 2015
- “The Biggest Patent Cases Of 2014-2015: Looking Back, Looking Ahead," Jenner & Block September 10, 2014
- “2013 Supreme Court Term in Review," Jenner & Block CLE June 30, 2014
- “2012 Supreme Court Term in Review,” Jenner & Block CLE June 28, 2013
- “The Fabric of Identity," 8th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute June 20, 2013 to June 21, 2013
- Panelist, The Edward Coke Appellate Inn of Court, Washington, D.C. June 16, 2009
Recent News
- Partner Todd C. Toral Quoted in ABA Journal Article on USS Cole Bombing Trial November 5, 2018
- National Law Journal Once Again Names Firm To “Appellate Hot List” November 1, 2018
- Firm Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of 16 Universities July 31, 2018
- Firm Recognized for Four Victories before the US Supreme Court in the 2017 Term July 1, 2018
- Firm Secures $150 Million Settlement for SoundExchange June 14, 2018
- The National Law Journal Features Firm Team Representing Guantánamo Bay Lawyers May 21, 2018
- Firm’s US Supreme Court Win Featured in The New York Times April 24, 2018
- Jenner & Block Team Wins High-Profile Dispute Over IRS Felony Tax Obstruction Statute March 21, 2018
- The National Law Journal Previews Federal Tax Code Case September 1, 2017
- Matthew Hellman and Geoffrey Davis Discuss Facing the Government in Federal Tax Code Case August 14, 2017
- Jenner & Block Insights Video: 2016 Supreme Court Term in Review August 10, 2017
- US Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in High-Profile Dispute about IRS Tax Obstruction Statute June 27, 2017
- Jenner & Block Highlighted among Those Firms That “Won Big” at the US Supreme Court June 26, 2017
- Jenner & Block Team Files Complaint For Injunctive Relief Over 'Suspicionless' Device Searches By Customs Officers April 21, 2017
- Media Outlets Feature New Co-Chairs of the Appellate and Supreme Court Practice January 31, 2017
- Partner Michael Scodro Argues Case before the US Supreme Court October 5, 2016
- Jenner & Block Insights Video: 2015 Supreme Court Term in Review July 12, 2016
- Firm’s Amicus Brief Urges US Supreme Court to Reject Texas’ Clinic Shutdown Law January 14, 2016
- Firm Wins Reversal of $16.5 Million Verdict against Client Marriott over Bahamian Marina Project December 17, 2015
- Firm’s Amicus Briefs Urge US Supreme Court to Reaffirm Consideration of Diversity in University Admissions Programs November 2, 2015
- Firm’s Support of Affordable Care Act Subsidies Upheld in US Supreme Court Ruling June 25, 2015
- Partner Matthew Hellman Appears on Fox to Discuss US Supreme Court Rulings June 25, 2015
- Inside Counsel Spotlights Partner Catherine Steege’s win in Wellness Case June 8, 2015
- Firm Team Wins Supreme Court Victory for Wellness International May 26, 2015
- Firm’s Cert Petition Seeks Review of New Jersey Arbitration Case March 23, 2015
- Firm Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of 52 Noted Economists in Support of Affordable Care Act Subsidies January 28, 2015
- Partner Catherine Steege Argues High-Profile Bankruptcy Case before Supreme Court January 14, 2015
- Firm Wins Victory for Former Government Employees in Long-Running Dispute January 6, 2015
- Jenner & Block Client Wins at U.S. Supreme Court July 7, 2014
- Firm’s Amicus Brief Views Reflected in U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Inherited Retirement Accounts June 18, 2014
- Firm Secures Texas Supreme Court Victory for Marriott May 30, 2014
- Two Firm Teams Receive Awards for Pro Bono Representation May 14, 2014
- High Court Upholds Firm-Orchestrated Landmark Settlement on Behalf of 20,000-plus NYC Tenants April 29, 2014
- Jenner & Block Wins U.S. Supreme Court Victory for Bankruptcy Client March 4, 2014
- Firm Files Amicus Brief in Bankruptcy Matter Pertaining to Inherited Retirement Accounts February 21, 2014
- Firm Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of 48 Noted Economists in Support of Affordable Care Act Subsidies February 17, 2014
- Firm Wins Jury Trial for Client Duroc Against Claim of Patent Infringement December 26, 2013
- Firm Wins Important Case for Marriott in Texas Appellate Court December 3, 2013
- Firm Efforts Well Represented at Center on Wrongful Convictions' Anniversary Benefit November 14, 2013
- Second Circuit Upholds Settlement Jenner & Block Reached for 20,000 New York Renters September 30, 2013
- Amicus Brief Urges Eighth Circuit to Invalidate Housing Ordinance Directed at Immigrants September 17, 2013
- Firm Wins Appeal for Medicare Contractor Client in False Claims Act Case August 28, 2013
- Supreme Court Decision Reflects Multi-Year Firm Effort to Achieve Criminal Law Reform June 17, 2013
- Firm Client Exonerated: Murder Charges in Son’s Death Dismissed June 17, 2013
- U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Firm’s Appeal for Bankruptcy Client June 17, 2013
- Jenner & Block’s Appellate Practice Recognized by The National Law Journal for Fifth Consecutive Year June 5, 2013
- Team Wins Victory for Client Embarq When U.S. Supreme Court Denies Appeal May 30, 2013
- Firm Wins Victory for Client SoundExchange in Copyright Royalty Board Matter May 28, 2013
- Firm Wins Victory for CenturyLink as Summary Judgment Affirmed December 28, 2012
- National Law Journal Recognizes Jenner & Block’s Appellate Practice for Fourth Year in a Row June 20, 2012
- Jenner & Block Captures Second Circuit Victory for Viacom April 14, 2012
- US News-Best Lawyers Names Jenner & Block 2011-2012 “Law Firm of Year” for Appellate Practice, Ranks Numerous Other Practices “Tier 1” in Survey November 4, 2011
- U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Unconstitutionality of California Video Games Law June 30, 2011
- Firm's Record Breaking FINRA Award for STMicroelectronics Affirmed on Appeal June 8, 2011
- Firm Awarded 2010 Wiley A. Branton Award for Pro Bono Victory June 15, 2010
- Partner Secures Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling in Hui v. Castenada May 7, 2010
- Hellman Named to Law360's "Rising Stars" April 13, 2010
- Argument Before the U.S. Supreme Court in Hui v. Castaneda March 10, 2010
- Jenner & Block Elects 10 Associates to Partnership December 21, 2009
- Firm Secures Important Victory for Embarq, Inc. and Century Tel, Inc. October 23, 2009
- Jenner & Block Secures 9th Circuit Victory for Video Game Industry Clients February 20, 2009
- Firm Associate Argues in US Supreme Court on Behalf of Pro Bono Immigration Client January 27, 2009
- Jenner & Block Represents Pro Bono Death Row Client Before US Supreme Court on 6th Amendment Counsel Issue January 12, 2009
- Firm's Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Award Honors Four Attorneys' Exemplary Commitment to Pro Bono Work November 1, 2008
- Firm Wins District Court Ruling for General Dynamics Shipbuilding Subsidiary September 2, 2008
- Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Minnesota Video-Game Law March 25, 2008
- Verrilli Argues Before Supreme Court in Capital Punishment Case January 24, 2008
- Oklahoma Court Strikes Down Law Criminalizing the Sale of Violent Video Games as Unconstitutional September 20, 2007
- Jenner & Block Obtains Victory for Clients in Dismissal of Qui Tam Lawsuit April 27, 2007
- Firm Argues Lethal Injection Case Before the Eighth Circuit on Behalf of Pro Bono Client January 11, 2007
- Court Finds Louisiana Violent Video Game Act to be Unconstitutional November 30, 2006
- Seventh Circuit Affirms Ruling in Favor of Video Game Industry Clients November 27, 2006
- Court Rules Oklahoma Violent Video Game Law is Likely Unconstitutional November 6, 2006
- Court Rules Louisiana Violent Video Game Act is Likely Unconstitutional August 29, 2006
- Minnesota Court Strikes Down State's Video Game Act August 11, 2006
- Jenner & Block Helps Secure Stay of Executions in Missouri July 10, 2006
- Firm Seeks to Block Video Game Laws in Louisiana and Minnesota June 23, 2006
- Michigan Video Game Act Struck Down By Federal Court April 17, 2006
- Firm’s Pro Bono Team Wins Major Victory in Right to Die Case May 7, 2004
Recent Publications
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