MATTHEW J. MCGINN

**** *. **** **., *******, WA *8103

Email: ad2ggh@r.postjobfree.com;

Tel: +1-202-***-****

EXPERIENCE

* / ****

present

INVESTOR

Managing Director

Investments in real estate including rental properties

(long and short-term) in Wallingford neighborhood and 8 - unit residential rental building in Lower Queen Anne / Interbay area), and commercially-zoned residential property in Hood River, Oregon with plans to convert into short-term rental and vacation home.

Seattle

3 / 2011

4 / 2014

ANTI -CORRUPTION LAW FIRM

Founding Partner

Represented whistleblower in reporting alleged

violations of the U.S. Foreign Corruption Practices Act to the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for

rewards available under the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Hong Kong,

Maui and Seattle

11 / 2005

3 / 2011

W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES

Regional Counsel, Asia Pacific

Established legal function in Asia Pacific for leading global manufacturer of fluoropolymer- based products; helped company’s newly established compliance function conducted risk assessments for Asia Pacific region and made recommendations regarding company’s

compliance program; advised on corporate structure and reorganization of existing subsidiaries and joint ventures; negotiated real estate development and purchase

agreement for state- of -art facility with Chinese state - owned enterprise; negotiated trade financing facilities and loan facilities with banks; established practices for effective protection of intellectual property, including confidentiality agreements and visitor agreements; advised on trademark licensing and agreements with certified manufacturers; coordinated with US, European and Japanese Legal Associates in responding to antitrust challenges; Advised on e -commerce and privacy

matters; provided training on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Competition Law and Intellectual Property; advised on application for medical device distribution rights; handled employment -related legal matters in the region

(including compliance with China’s new Employment

Contract Law, and several employment arbitrations in China and Korea and investigations throughout the

region); created template agreements for various

Hong Kong

functions; advised on environmental issues throughout the region; managed anti -counterfeiting program in the region; reported to General Counsel; member of Legal Team Advisory Group; helped build a Legal team in Asia Pacific to include one PRC lawyer and one Legal

Assistant, both based in Hong Kong.

3 / 2005

10 / 2005

LEGAL CONSULTANT

Legal consultant for various clients including eLong, Inc.

(NASDAQ: LONG), a Nasdaq- listed online travel

company, a medical device company, a software

company and others.

Hong Kong and

Beijing

4 / 2004

4 / 2005

ALIBABA GROUP

Vice President and General Counsel / Company

Secretary

Managed legal affairs for Alibaba Group (including, without limitation, Tao Bao and AliPay) with respect to corporate governance, regulatory compliance,

intellectual property protection, tax planning, and litigation matters; negotiated the terms of private placements and ensured compliance with federal and state securities regulations in anticipation of public offering; prepare commercial agreements for online businesses; reviewed and negotiated external contracts; established and developed data protection, privacy, Digital Millennial Copyright Act and anti -fraud policies and procedures; share option plan administration;

employment matters; government relations and industry representation; advised on potential mergers and

acquisitions; maintained effective communication with management regarding developments within areas of

responsibility.

Hong Kong and

Hangzhou

9 / 2003

4 / 2004

BAKER & MCKENZIE

China Practice Group, Senior Associate

Advised clients on the PRC’s regulatory environment for contract manufacturing, franchising, and retail

distribution; represented U.S. companies with respect to acquisition of PRC company; reviewed commercial

agreements for U.S. companies sourcing products from China; represented PRC state -owned enterprises with respect to foreign investment project; represented underwriter in connection with issuance of debt securities by Taiwan technology company.

Hong Kong

4 / 2000

9 / 2003

BAKER & MCKENZIE

Corporate & Securities Practice Group, Senior Associate Represented venture capital funds, corporate

investors and technology companies in the U.S. and Greater China (including various life sciences

companies) with respect to venture capital

investments, mergers and acquisitions, international business transactions, licensing and strategic

alliances.

Palo Alto

6 / 1999

3 / 2000

REED SMITH SHAW & MCCLAY

China Practice Group, Associate

Represented Fortune 500 corporations (including

several leading pharma and medical device

companies) in connection with corporate, intellectual property, and regulatory matters in the PRC.

Washington, D.C.

5 / 1995

5 / 1999

BAKER & MCKENZIE

Corporate, Securities & Tax Practice Groups,

Associate

Represented Fortune 500 corporations in cross--

border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures,

intellectual property licenses, and international

commercial transactions. Counseled local issuers

with respect to offerings of American Depository

Receipts and European convertible bonds.

Represented multi national corporations in structuring business operations in the Asia Pacific region and providing tax advice.

Taipei

1994

1995

QILIN INTERNATIONAL LAW OFFICES

Corporate/Intellectual Property, Associate

Represented cable and satellite television program providers in connection with corporate, intellectual property and regulatory matters in Taiwan.

Taipei

1992 KU & FONG

Summer intern

Los Angeles

1991 HUANG & PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL LAW

OFFICES.

Summer intern

Taipei

EDUCATION

1994-2001 NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY,

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

LL.M. in Civil / Commercial Law

Taipei

1990-1993 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF

LAW

Joint J.D. / M.A. in Law and Asian Studies

St. Louis

1985-1988 UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

B.A. magna cum laude in Economics,

International Relations and Oriental Studies

Tucson

1993 -1995 STANFORD CENTER

Inter -University Program for Chinese

Language Studies (certificate)

Taipei

1988- 1990 NATIONAL TAIWAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY

Mandarin Training Center (certificate)

Taipei

Summer

1987

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / NANKAI

UNIVERSITY

Language Program (certificate)

Tianjin

OTHER

Civic Engagement:

Attended 2017 Winter People’s Academy for Community Engagement sponsored by Seattle Department of Neighborhoods

Awards: 1994 Fulbright Foundation scholarship

1993 Blakemore Foundation scholarship

1990 – 1993 Washington University Scholars in Law academic scholarship 1992 U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language & Area Studies fellowship 1989 Republic of China Ministry of Education Chinese language scholarship 1988 Tucson - Taichung Sister Cities Committee scholarly exchange scholarship Publications & Speeches:

Panel discussion on “Detecting, Investigating & Preventing Corruption & Bribery” at innoxCell’s Asia Economic Crime Exchange platform in Shanghai on March 9- 10, 2011.

Panel discussion on “leading investigation and compliance operations from Hong Kong and Singapore” at Ethical Beacon’s Anti -Corruption Asia Congress organized in Hong Kong on January 25- 28, 2011.

Presentation on “Evaluating the implications of the Whistleblower Reward Scheme

(Dodd Frank Act) on your compliance program” and panel discussion on “Considering the decision- making process when running an internal investigation” at Ethical Beacon’s Anti- Corruption China Summit in Beijing on November 30–December 2, 2010.

Presentation on “Whistleblower Incentives And Anti -Retaliation Provisions Under The Dodd Frank Act: Implications on Corporate Anti -Corruption Compliance Programs” at Devision’s Annual Summit on Anti -Corruption & Anti -Bribery in China 2010 on November 30–December 2, 2010.

Invited by Taiwan’s Institute for Information Industry to be keynote speaker at 2001 Taipei Technology Law Forum to discuss Structuring and Positioning Companies for Venture Financing in the United States.

Invited by the Taiwan Venture Capital Association to discuss Recent Terms in Venture Financings in the Current Market Environment.

Presentation on regulatory developments affecting venture capital and private equity investors in China at Baker & McKenzie’s 2003 China Legal Update seminar in Palo Alto.

San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal, International Practitioner Column,

“Stock Option Debate May Impede Standardization of World Accounting,” May 2002 edition.

Co -authored article on “New Ways Out for Venture Capital Investors in China” for U.S. China Business Council’s China Business Review (July/August issue). Presentation on “Emerging Private Equity Investment Trends in China, Homegrown vs. Foreign Capital” at 2002 Sina China Business Conference. Presentation on “Opportunities and Challenges Facing Chinese Software Startups” for 2002 China Meets Silicon Valley Expo.

Accounting and Taxation of Derivatives in Taiwan, International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) Journal of Derivatives and Financial Instruments, vol. 4. Recent Developments in Taxation on Taiwan, Baker & McKenzie's Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin. 1997 and 1998.

Frequent contributor to Baker & McKenzie's Asia Pacific Legal Developments Bulletin and Private Banking Newsletter, 1996 -

1998.

Bar memberships:

California (1993); Washington D.C. (2000).

Registered as a foreign lawyer in Hong Kong (2003). Washington State (2017).

References: Available upon request.

Languages: Reads, writes and speaks Mandarin Chinese fluently.

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