MATTHEW J. MCGINN
**** *. **** **., *******, WA *8103
Email: ad2v4g@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.