Matthew Hoffman
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Leading attorney experienced in management and delivery of corporate legal services, contractual guidance, and operational leadership to cutting edge technology and services organizations. Seasoned professional in provision of legal services related to commercial, technology, software licensing, distribution and partner models, federal and state schedule contracting, privacy and data protection, and negotiation of complex contracts with a diverse global customer base including contracts subject to federal acquisition regulations and supplements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Director
Databricks, Inc.
McLean, VA
07.2022 - Current
- Serve as general counsel to business subsidiary focused on public sector transactions across all sectors of government.
- Partners with executives and business managers to create successful, win-win business solutions in ever-changing legal and regulatory environment.
- Drive broader knowledge across the business as to unique aspects of government focused transactions.
- Developed public sector compliance framework and training program.
- Develop contract frameworks and go to market strategies and enablement resources.
- Manage VAR contract relationships.
Senior Counsel; Public Sector
ProCore Tehnologies, Inc
Gaithersburg, MD
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Advised senior management on business, legal, and industry requirements for growth expansion in global public sector markets, with emphasis on US government transactions.
- Developed global partner framework allowing increased access to foreign customers.
- Partnered with corporate finance and governance stakeholders to increase efficiency of business systems and accommodation of public sector contracting structures.
- Developed legal support tools for sales organization and vendor teams.
Senior Corporate Counsel
Microsoft, Inc.
Reston, VA
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Advised executives and senior management on wide range of business, legal, and financial matters, including risk management, compliance, corporate transactions, global export and trade matters, and national security requirements.
- Managed negotiation of strategic partnerships with key industry partners across technology, cybersecurity, analytics, and national security matters.
- Negotiated large scale CRADAs and OTAs with strategic federal agencies and partners.
- Contributed to documentation and management of government cloud offerings.
Associate General Counsel
Cray Inc.
Columbia, MD
05.2014 - 08.2020
- Performed legal and compliance review and analysis of changes in federal, state and local laws and developed company policies and practices driving global growth.
- Provided day-to-day counsel on legal and regulatory matters to executive managers and staff.
- Managed legal review, drafting, revision, negotiation, and enforcement of third-party vendor contracts and agreements, including complex joint development, ownership, and licensing agreements with technology leaders.
- Successful negotiation of largest project ($1B+) in company history.
- Negotiated multiple R&D development agreements, including OTAs and CRADAs, across civilian, defense, and intel industry.
- Subject matter expert for global team of contracts and legal professionals.
- Managed key aspects of corporate M&A actvity, including sale of company to Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Senior Corporate Counsel
VMware, Inc.
Reston, VA
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Provided daily legal and business guidance to executives and management in all areas of public sector sales and compliance.
- Responsible for negotiation, drafting, and management of all public sector transactional agreements.
- Managed aspects of legal outsourcing model and implementation of contract management tools.
- Managed contractual aspects of GSA schedule contracting and engagement with resellers.
Senior Counsel
IHS Inc. (merged With S&P Global)
Reston, VA
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Led development of policies and corporate structure for contracting and sales activity in federal space.
- Supported supply chain engagements with customers including automotive and manufacturing sectors.
- Successfully managed staff located in multiple states and foreign locations.
- Managed identified aspects of mergers and acquisition activity including due diligence, transactional review, and integration activity.
- Negotiated intellectual property licensing transactions.
Associate General Counsel
National Interest Security Company, LLC (IBM)
Gaithersburg, MD
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided legal counsel to executives, management, and staff regarding compliance with federal and state procurement, finance, and security regulations.
- Developed compliance programs and training in support of public sector transactions, often in secure environments.
- Managed team of contracts professionals.
- Supported sale side acquisition in purchase by IBM.
- Developed mentor-protege programs with key subcontractors.
Vice President, Legal Counsel
Client Network Services, Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD
03.2000 - 08.2009
- Chief counsel to minority disadvantaged business supporting key initiatives with federal and state governments.
- Serve as subject matter expert working closely with company executive, finance, and human resources teams to build corporate processes and compliance programs.
- Developed and managed contract management system and incorporation with company financial management system.
- Managed creation of international subsidiaries for target programs.
- Successfully managed government contract and SBA protests and challenges.
- Negotiated industry partnerships.
Education
J.D. -
Bachelor of Arts - Government; International Relations
Skills
Public Sector Contracts Government Contracting Corporate Law Corporate Governance Legal and Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Mergers and Acquisitions Contracts Intellectual Property Partner and Vendor Engagement
Accomplishments
- Significantly increased legal team and business efficiency through legal team reorganization and building out legal tools and infrastructure.
- Led multi-stakeholder programs for pursuit and award of critical research and development funding driving next-generation technology development.
- Enabled global business growth through management and structure of global transactions and expansion framework.
- Built and managed business and legal programs to support dramatic growth across multiple elements of the United States government market.
- Managed multiple acquisition activities through pursuit, close, and post-close integration.
Accomplishments
- Chair: Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Financial Services Committee (2008 – 2009).
- Trinity University. Adjunct Professor, Securities Law and Regulation (Fall 2005, 2006) Guest lecturer - Securities Law and Regulation, Financial Institutions (1998 – 2004).
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Licensed to practice law in Texas.
Timeline
Legal Director - Databricks, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Senior Counsel; Public Sector - ProCore Tehnologies, Inc
11.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Corporate Counsel - Microsoft, Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2021
Associate General Counsel - Cray Inc.
05.2014 - 08.2020
Senior Corporate Counsel - VMware, Inc.
06.2012 - 03.2014
Senior Counsel - IHS Inc. (merged With S&P Global)
01.2012 - 06.2013
Associate General Counsel - National Interest Security Company, LLC (IBM)
09.2009 - 01.2011
Vice President, Legal Counsel - Client Network Services, Inc.
03.2000 - 08.2009
George Mason University School of Law - J.D.,
George Mason University - Bachelor of Arts, Government; International Relations