Matthew Garner
Tulsa,USA
Summary
Accomplished legal professional specializing in legal writing, research, and oral advocacy. Proven ability to synthesize complex legal information into clear narratives, enhancing negotiation effectiveness and supporting internal legal strategies. Demonstrated track record of improving outcomes through strategic legal insights and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CORPORATE COUNSEL
Zeeco, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Drafted and refined written arguments for contract disputes, synthesizing internal positions and reasoning into concise, persuasive narratives for internal stakeholders and opposing parties.
- Built expertise in interpreting ambiguous statutory and contract language to support internal risk positions.
- Worked with supervising attorneys to discuss contractual risk positions, internal developments, and updated company-wide policies.
- Drafted memorandum for supervising attorneys with respect to newly developed or implemented legislation.
- Researched statutory provisions and contract law to formulate argument in support of internal customers during negotiation.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Aston, Mathis, and Campbell
Tulsa, OK
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Attended hearings, depositions, and mediations while interfacing with clients to advance case strategies.
- Concentrated efforts on legal issues related to criminal law in Muscogee Creek Nation.
- Work with supervising attorneys to prepare legal contracts, probate documents, and adjuster reports.
- Reviewed and edited motions and adjuster reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Assisted supervising attorneys with legal research to support effective preparation for oral arguments.
- Draft motions, research case law, and prepare memorandums for supervising attorneys on complex legal issues.
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Tulsa County Public Defender's Office
Tulsa, OK
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted legal research and drafted motions, responses, and discovery at the district level in state court.
- Assisted the Appellate Public Defender in legal research, writing, editing, and preparing for oral argument.
- Represented clients from sounding docket to case resolution, including potential expungement.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Gathered evidence to formulate potential defenses by such means as interviewing clients, fact witnesses, and research.
- Analyzed statutes, caselaw and decisions of judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
LEGAL INTERN
Brewster & DeAngelis
Tulsa, OK
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Attended court hearings, trials, and client meetings to observe how attorneys conduct the execution of a case from client intake to resolution.
- Compiled and organized evidence for court proceedings, including witness statements and trial exhibits.
- Organized legal files by scanning, copying, indexing, and coding.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memos with relevant case law, statutes, and analysis with respect to legal proceedings.
- Given an opportunity to gain litigation and trial experience at the Tulsa County Public Defender's Office.
SUMMER LEGAL INTERN
Helms Law Office
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted thorough research of public records and internet sources to support case preparation.
- Organized evidence to prepare for trial.
- Applied relevant software and technology to support legal processes.
- Contributed insights during client meetings and team discussions.
Education
JURIS DOCTOR (J.D.) -
University Of Oklahoma College of Law
Norman, OK05-2021
M.F.A. - ENGLISH/CREATIVE WRITING
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ENGLISH
University Of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX05-2014
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Legal strategy
- Contract negotiation
- Risk assessment
- Negotiation tactics
- Critical thinking
Publications
- Hobart Literary Web Journal
- Diagram Literary Journal
Timeline
CORPORATE COUNSEL
Zeeco, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Aston, Mathis, and Campbell
06.2023 - 04.2024
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Tulsa County Public Defender's Office
05.2022 - 06.2023
LEGAL INTERN
Brewster & DeAngelis
05.2021 - 04.2022
SUMMER LEGAL INTERN
Helms Law Office
04.2019 - 08.2020
JURIS DOCTOR (J.D.) -
University Of Oklahoma College of Law
M.F.A. - ENGLISH/CREATIVE WRITING
Wichita State University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ENGLISH
University Of Texas at Austin