Overview
Matthew Lin is an associate in the Government Contracts, Investigations and International Trade Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office.
Areas of Practice
Matthew represents businesses and individuals in government investigations and enforcement actions involving matters such as the False Claims Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, fraud, Anti-Money Laundering, and civil asset forfeiture. He also represents businesses in commercial litigation, including trade secrets matters. He has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, banking, automotive, food, and energy. Matthew also maintains an active pro bono practice.
During law school, Matthew interned with the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California and the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office in Dedham, Massachusetts. He also served on the boards of Harvard’s Asian Pacific American Law Students Association and the Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project. Prior to law school, Matthew performed data analysis with the Los Angeles City Controller’s Office.
Insights
Articles
Consumer Finance and Fintech Blog Posts
- "CFPB Bans Payment Processor for Engaging in Fraudulent Practices," January 21, 2022
- "CFPB Closes Online Lending Fintech for Violating ECOA and CFPB Consent Order," January 3, 2022
Cannabis Law Blog Posts
Corporate & Securities Law Blog Posts
- "SEC Publishes Sample Letter to Companies on Environmental Disclosures," November 3, 2021
- "SEC Approves Nasdaq Diversity Rule," August 20, 2021
Government Contracts & Investigations Blog Posts
- "The Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery Calls For Increased Funding and Expanded Jurisdiction In Its Quarterly Report To Congress," August 16, 2021
- "COVID-19 Enforcement Trends One Year Into the Pandemic," March 30, 2021
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"Supreme Court Limits SEC’s Authority to Disgorge Ill-Gotten Gains in Civil Suits," June 24, 2020
- "Prepare for a Perfect Storm of COVID-19 Whistleblower Claims," June 17, 2020
- "Materiality Concerns For CARES Act Enforcement Cases," June 15, 2020
- "Guard Against False Claims as Massive Government Spending Rolls Out to Combat COVID-19," March 19, 2020
- "Coronavirus and its Implications for Government Contractors," March 9, 2020
Healthcare Law Blog Posts
- "Tips for the Unwary: Precautions Against Liability for Healthcare Businesses Receiving CARES Act Funds," June 2, 2020
Trade Secrets Law Blog Posts
Events
Education
J.D., Harvard Law School, 2019
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, 2015, summa cum laude
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California