Matt Ritter

About Matt Ritter

I’m on a mission to make friendship the next wellness revolution.I help busy professionals strengthen the most important relationships in their lives, starting with friendship.I\'m the CEO of Friendship Productions, keynote speaker, podcast host, and creator of The Friendship Habit newsletter: a growing movement helping people improve their social fitness through simple, daily actions.In a world where adult friendship often gets pushed aside, I offer practical tools to help people reconnect: with their friends, their community, and themselves. Co-host of Man of the Year, the #1 podcast on friendship Blacklist screenwriter featured in The New York Times, Today Show, and NPRWhy me?Because I’ve lived the extremes:I started as a Biglaw attorney (Kirkland & Ellis, Mayer Brown). then pivoted to Hollywood.Now I write shows, make movies, and lead a mission-driven company that helps people strengthen their social lives in the real world.Most influencers want you to buy something.I just want you to text your friends. Bonus fact: I’m also a legal recruiter: helping partners and associates find their dream roles in Biglaw, boutiques, and in-house.This work is relationship-driven too. And I bring more than just market insight, I bring a decade of real industry trust.Want to make a move in work or in life?DM me. I’ve got you.

Experience

1. Principal, Legal Recruiting

   Lateral Link

   Apr 2015 — Present

   Principal, overseeing associate, partner, and in-house recruiting at Lateral Link. I recruit for Am Law 200 firms, smaller boutiques, and corporations ranging from financial institutions to major entertainment and media outlets. As a Principal at Lateral Link, I offer market analysis, resume advice, interview strategy and related services to attorneys across the United States. I like helping people, I\'m fun to talk to when you need a break from the grind. I\'ll help you get a much better job than the one you have!

Education

• University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  2002 — 2005

• Binghamton University

  BS, Management

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Writing
• Social Media
• Stand-Up Comedy
• Editing
• Television Producing
• Television
• Blogging
• Improvisational Comedy
• Sketch Comedy
• Screenwriting
• Casting
• Public Speaking
• Executive Producing
• Corporate Law
• Entertainment Law
• Video Editing
• Legal Writing
• Creative Writing
• Storytelling
• Acting
• Legal Research
• New Media
• Copy Editing
• Entertainment
• Producing
• Video Production
• Film
• Film Production
• Broadcast
• Comedy
• Video
• Avid
• Digital Media
• Final Cut Pro
• Post Production
• Broadcasting
• Video Post-Production