Matthew Thompson

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ABOUT MATTHEW THOMPSON

I am an enterprising lawyer with change management expertise, specializing in regulatory compliance as a product legal function in the financial services technology industry. A versatile attorney and public speaker, I have expansive knowledge across practices and industries and am adept in compliance, stakeholder engagement, contracts and documentation, strategy development, risk management and mitigation, and training and education.SIGNATURE STRENGTHS:• Product Legal Counsel• Change Management Expert • Regulatory Compliance • Risk Management• Marketing / Brand Legal• Privacy / Data Governance• Crisis Management• Legal Educator / Public SpeakerCAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 15+ years of progressive in-house counsel roles, expanding sphere of influence over financial technology products, with expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and change management. Empowered growth of Finastra through 2 M&A transactions, including acquisition by private equity. Facilitated post-merger integrations. Established credibility in high-stakes environments. Trusted partner and advisor to executive business leaders and stakeholders in high-level decision making. Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Banking Law Committee Commercial and Real Estate Lending Subcommittee. Chaired and facilitated CLE programs at in-person, virtual, and hybrid ABA Business Law Section Meetings.COMPETENCIES:Governance • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Governmental Affairs • Post-Merger Integration • Contracts • Deal Work • Negotiation • Research & Analytics • Strategic Partnerships • Strategic Planning • Legal AffairsDuring my recreational time, I am a passionate non-profit leader and sports and rugby enthusiast. I have a longstanding history of volunteer service in leadership roles that include board-level and hiring experience. I hold coaching and officiating certifications through USA Rugby and World Rugby, respectively. I also coach high school and middle school rugby for Rugby Oregon.