Attorney
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MATT LAWSON
A T T O R N E Y
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Prior to entering the practice of law, I developed invaluable business and professional acumen in conjunction with entrepreneurial endeavors and business management experience as a Certified Training General Manager (“CTGM”) in the restaurant industry. As a CTGM, I gained experience and developed skills in negotiation, arbitration, leadership, budget management, people development, and crisis management. As an attorney, I have gained professional legal experience evaluating legal issues and defending general civil and tort matters through every step of the litigation process up to trial. I have represented companies in a variety of general business matters and disputes that commonly arise out of business transactions, business ownership, employment relationships, and competitive business environments. I have advised clients and defended matters involving breach of contract, covenants not to compete, tortious interference with contractual and business relationships, commercial collection, worker’s compensation, negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL
TMA Products, LLC d/b/a IceSoKool May 2013 – Present
• Responsible for all legal aspects of the business and advising the leadership team on legal risks associated with product design, development, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution.
• Conduct legal research and interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to business structuring, intellectual property, product development, FDA testing, and product imports.
• Interpret, negotiate, and draft agreements and supporting documents relating to business structuring, website development, and the design, development, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution of products, including Tooling & Manufacturing Agreements, GS1 Company Pre-Fix Licensing, Supplier Agreements, Non-Exclusive Right to Sell Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Non-Competes, and Non-Equity Investment Agreements.
LAW CLERK
Stewart & Stewart Attorneys May 2012 – May 2013
• Drafted research memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery for personal injury cases. ATTORNEY
Riley Bennett Egloff, LLP May 2014 – September 2016
• Defended business law, medical malpractice, commercial collections and worker’s compensation matters, including actions stemming from breaches of contract, covenants not to compete, and tortious interference with contractual and business relationships through each stage of the litigation process up to trial.
• Served on the firm’s Marketing and Re-Branding Committee and shared responsibility for the design, development, and July 2016 launch of the firm’s new logo and website. ATTORNEY
Hennessy & Roach, P.C. September 2016 – Apr i l 2017
• Drafted motions, briefs, and discovery in state and federal court, covering all areas of motion practice while defending general civil litigation and workers’ compensation claims.
• Appeared as sole counsel at trial in small claims court and for hearings in several areas including motions to compel and summary judgment.
LAW CLERK
Riley Bennett Egloff, LLP May 2013 – May 2014
• Drafted research memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery for civil defense cases in workers’ compensation, environmental law, business litigation, family law, medical malpractice, personal injury, estates, and construction law.
• Developed understanding of the litigation process while attending trials, hearings, depositions, client consultations, and mediations. 5940 Chazimal Street
Plainfield, Indiana 46168
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MATT LAWSON
CERTIFIED TRAINING STORE GENERAL MANAGER
Arby’s May 2009 – July 2011
• Accountable for all aspects of the restaurant including enforcement of company policies, employee relations, service, and all financial targets.
• Managed the Annual Operating Plan to reduce costs and increase profitability on an average of $1.8 million dollars in sales each year.
• Supervised 25-30 direct reports, including salaried management and hourly employees.
• Negotiated employment offers, vendor pricing, and service contracts.
• Arbitrated manager, employee, and customer conflicts.
• Taught Advanced Development Courses for the district of 34 restaurants on topics such as Interviewing and Hiring, Time Management, and Training.
• Under my leadership, the restaurant became a Certified Training Unit in February 2011.
• Responsible for the highest profile restaurant located next to the regional office.
CALI Award - Torts I (A+ Grade)
(UDSL Fall 2011)
CALI Award - Criminal Law (A+ Grade)
(UDSL Spring 2012)
Dean’s List (three semesters)
(IUPUI Fall 2008 - Spring 2009)
Dean’s List, Highest Honors (4.0 GPA)
(IUPUI Spring 2007)
Central Region “Go-Getter” Award
(Arby’s 3rd Quarter 2009)
Labor Management Relations Seminar
Scholarship Recipient (2013-2014)
Indiana Academic Honors Diploma
(Ben Davis High School 05/27/05)
Indiana Senate Certificate of
Achievement
(R. Michael Young, State Senator May 2002)
GENERAL MANAGER
Burger King Apri l 2001 – May 2009
• Gained multi-unit knowledge and successfully passed the District Manager Assessment test.
• Developed and managed the district training program for 9 restaurants.
• Managed the franchise’s highest volume restaurant and frequently lead profitability in the region of 45 restaurants.
• At 18-years-old, I was promoted to General Manager and successfully managed restaurants while attending college full-time until I earned a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hired as a team member at 14-years-old and subsequently worked my way up through the chain of command to become a General Manager.
• Serv-Safe Certified (12/21/04) (Certification No. 4173410).
• Clean & Safe Certified (04/14/06).
• Attended “Successful Team Member Training Leading Foundations Workshop” (11/13/08).
• Certified “Gold Standard Excellent” on three consecutive unannounced Operational Excellence Reviews (01/02/07, 08/06/07, and 02/28/08).
• “Basic Management Training” completed 03/29 – 03/31/05. PRE S ENT A T I ONS
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EDUCATION
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS (“IUPUI”) Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies December 2010
Minor: Human Resource Management
IU ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctorate December 2013
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