Matt Royack
General Counsel | Accomplished Legal Executive | Licensed Attorney | Trusted legal advisor leading teams confidently through complex challenges.
- Role
- General Counsel at Cision
- Location
- Hanover, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Royack
As a seasoned legal executive, I currently lead the Legal Department for a dynamic SaaS company with a global presence, backed by private equity. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in navigating complex legal landscapes with finesse and strategic acumen.My expertise spans a diverse range of areas in general counsel corporate work and contract matters with an emphasis in handling intellectual property transactions, including guiding companies through transformative events such as IPOs, SPACs, and M&A transactions, both on the buy and sell sides as well as going public and taking private. I bring a wealth of experience in managing legal aspects of businesses at every stage, from formation to scaling, and beyond.At the heart of my leadership philosophy is the cultivation of high-performing teams. I take pride in nurturing global teams of legal and privacy professionals, leveraging methodologies like KPIs and OKRs to drive excellence and achieve strategic objectives. Diligent communications, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of delivering results.Throughout my career, I\'ve been recognized for my unwavering commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct. My proficiency in general corporate work and contract matters, coupled with a sharp focus on intellectual property transactions, has enabled me to deliver value and mitigate risk effectively.I am known for my ability to tackle any challenge with diligence, clear communication, and collaborative teamwork. My track record speaks volumes about my dedication to driving success for businesses while upholding the highest standards of legal and ethical practice.
Experience
General Counsel
Apr 2022 — Present · Beltsville, MD, US
Promoted to General Counsel to lead a team of legal and privacy professionals, collaborating with internal partners to mitigate risk while advancing key business objectives. • Formulate and implement overall legal philosophy and strategy of the global enterprise, balancing both rapid growth and risk management.• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing global team of approximately 20 attorneys and paralegals by leveraging Objectives and Key Results (OKR) methodology.• Structure complex commercial transactions, including those via resellers, for customers in all segments including financial services, healthcare, and both state and federal governments.
Education
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance
2000 — 2004
University of Baltimore School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD, Business Law
2004 — 2007
Skills
- Estate Administration
- Employment Law
- Arbitration
- Patents
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Product Liability
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Trademarks
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Real Estate Transactions
- Licensing
- Criminal Defense
- Hearings
- Legal Research
- Civil Litigation
- Dispute Resolution
- Personal Injury
- Wills
- Corporate Law
- Negotiation
- Due Diligence
- Intellectual Property
- Legal Issues
- Trial Practice
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Trusts
- Trials
- Legal Assistance
- Criminal Law
- Bankruptcy
- Mediation
- Courts
- Estate Planning
- Legal Advice
- Appeals
- Family Law
- Litigation Support
- Corporate Governance
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