Matthew defends LGIT members, their public officials and law enforcement personnel in state and federal civil lawsuits, and assists staff and LGIT members with risk management issues. Matt received his JD from Syracuse University College of Law in 1998. Prior to joining LGIT he worked for over six and a half years at the law firm of Karpinski, Colaresi and Karp where he worked on various types of cases including matters involving LGIT members, their public officials and law enforcement personnel.