Mathew Rayman Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

Handle complex litigation and research assignments. Prepare complaints, answers, discovery, motions, briefs, and other legal documents. Conduct and participate in depositions and hearings.Representing City-County agencies and employees in court, including hearings, conferences, trials, mediations, and oral arguments in state and federal court. Advising agencies, officials, and employees on litigation issues and settlement of lawsuits.Analyzing contracts between the City and entities like Marion County Building Authority or contractors, to determine the nature of the relationship and whether that party must indemnify the City in litigation. Providing training and technical assistance to other members of the litigation team on software including NetDocuments and Microsoft Office/365; consult with vendors for potential software solutions, providing input and feedback to the Corporation Counsel and Deputy Corporation Counsel.

United States

Wrote a tutorial to create a basic Discord bot using the Val Town web platform (https://www.val.town/). Consulted with founder Steve Krouse for technical assistance and project guidance. Wrote JavaScript code in Val Town to build a Discord bot with basic messaging functionality via REST API. Synthesized materials from Discord Developer Portal docs, Val Town docs, and personal experience developing and deploying Discord bots. Used Figma to enhance visual aids for each step of the tutorial. Registered 'slash' commands using Postman app and HTTP POST requests to Discord API. Drafted tutorial in Notion.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Handled a wide variety of cases with different evidentiary needs and legal issues. Researched statutes and case law to effectively advocate the State’s position at trial and other hearings.Used technology to improve remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a collaboration system in Microsoft Teams with internal reports to coordinate daily court preparation with teammates.Worked with the in-house IT department on projects using PowerShell and JavaScript.Served on a statewide committee to provide input to the vendor of the redesigned Indiana Prosecutor Case Management System; beta tested the redesigned application, providing bug reports and feedback to ensure the application met user and organizational requirements. Managed a large caseload with frequent trials. Negotiated and offered plea agreements and diversion agreements. Handled domestic violence caseload, with numerous bench trials and two jury trials; conducted witness depositions.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Supervised document review attorneys; reviewed documents using Relativity platform; drafted privilege logs.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Prosecuted professional licensing enforcement cases, including drafting administrative complaints, handling administrative hearings before licensing boards, and conducting settlement conferences.Applied knowledge of Administrative Orders and Procedures Act to prepare and conduct hearings before licensing boards acting as Administrative Law Judges.Planned and implemented new policies and procedures for investigating abandoned records from health care providers and regulated professionals.Assigned consumer complaints for investigation by analysts and investigators, directed investigations, made charging decisions based on gathered evidence.Used technology to analyze team caseload and performance metrics to report to supervising attorney; sat on committee tasked with providing feedback on transition to new case management software.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Investigated consumer complaints against licensees using various investigative tools and methods. Assisted Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) by drafting investigative summaries with detailed legal analyses to aid the preparation of administrative complaints and cease and desist motions.Drafted administrative complaints and cease and desist motions to enhance the team’s capacity. Drafted special memoranda for Supervising DAG, including analysis of abandoned records policies.

201 W. Olive Street, Bloomington, Il 61701-5050

Researched negligent entrustment case. Worked remotely, researching and drafting memos on estate and adult guardianship cases. Drafted appellee's brief in landlord tenant case.Summer 2013 - Winter 2014: Drafted appellant's brief and reply brief in a probate case appeal regarding disputed life estate property filed in the Illinois 4th District Appellate Court; observed oral arguments; won appeal. In re Estate of Bozarth, 2014 IL App (4th) 130309, 5 N.E.3d 259 (Ill.App. 4th Dist.,2014).Drafted Memorandum of Law in disputed probate case; drafted wills and powers of attorney; drafted internal memoranda. Performed legal research on numerous issues, including wills and estates, contracts, and real estate disclosures. Observed court proceedings in guardianship cases.

44 Main Street, Champaign, Il 61824-1220

Drafted pleadings and motions, including Complaints, Petitions for Rule to Show Cause, Motions to Dismiss; drafted discovery requests and responses; drafted letters to clients. Compiled, reviewed, and marked exhibits used at divorce trial; observed proceedings and took notes at trial to assist attorney. Reviewed and edited successful Appellee's brief filed in Illinois 4th District Appellate Court; observed oral arguments.

Provided technology assistance, problem solving, and general information to clients at the University of Illinois via phone, online chat, and in-person customer service. Maintained and updated problem-solving database used to assist clients.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Illinois Business Law Journal: Staff Writer (2013 - 2014), Real Estate Law Society: Vice President (2013.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, Linguistics (Minor)