Matthew Murray Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

Arlington, Virginia

Lead advisory practice of the management consultancy Sovereign Ventures to help build companies and institutions in transition markets that act ethically and accountably and develop economies driven by private sector and based on the rule of law. Sovereign’s business model is to build trusted and transparent collaboration between governments, technology companies and civil society in transition markets. We work with entrepreneurs and business leaders engaging in “techno-diplomacy”, making a… Show more Lead advisory practice of the management consultancy Sovereign Ventures to help build companies and institutions in transition markets that act ethically and accountably and develop economies driven by private sector and based on the rule of law. Sovereign’s business model is to build trusted and transparent collaboration between governments, technology companies and civil society in transition markets. We work with entrepreneurs and business leaders engaging in “techno-diplomacy”, making a significant and positive impact to stability and prosperity through technology innovation that creates public goods. By helping to integrate the collective know-how of public and private sector leaders in science, engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other areas, Sovereign seeks to create ethical organizations and robust technology innovations that will surmount critical policy, economic and security challenges in the region. Show less

New York, New York

Teach a graduate seminar in the Fall on "Systemic Corruption in Post-Nations: Causes and Solutions." In Russia and certain other countries of the Post-Soviet Union, corruption is systemic. Corruption, defined as the abuse of public trust and power for private gain, is institutionalized in government at the national, regional and local level. Formal government decision-making processes have been captured by informal networks of political and business elites who exert significant control over… Show more Teach a graduate seminar in the Fall on "Systemic Corruption in Post-Nations: Causes and Solutions." In Russia and certain other countries of the Post-Soviet Union, corruption is systemic. Corruption, defined as the abuse of public trust and power for private gain, is institutionalized in government at the national, regional and local level. Formal government decision-making processes have been captured by informal networks of political and business elites who exert significant control over allocation of public resources. They utilize this control to make illegal financial gains with the support of government authorities and protection of the law. This course analyzes the political economy, power relationships, historical forces and cultural factors that have engendered systemic corruption in post-Soviet countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and others. We identify characteristics that are common to systems in this region based on the legacy of Soviet one-party rule, state control of the economy and central planning. Show less

Selected in an international competition by the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) in Afghanistan; and appointed by President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani as an International Commissioner to the MEC, an independent agency created in 2010 to monitor and evaluate the anti-corruption policies and programs of the Afghan government and the international community and report on a regular basis to the President and Parliament of Afghanistan. As a Commissioner, supported by U.S. Agency for… Show more Selected in an international competition by the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) in Afghanistan; and appointed by President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani as an International Commissioner to the MEC, an independent agency created in 2010 to monitor and evaluate the anti-corruption policies and programs of the Afghan government and the international community and report on a regular basis to the President and Parliament of Afghanistan. As a Commissioner, supported by U.S. Agency for International Development, United Kingdom Department for International Development and Danish International Development Agency, provided strategic advice and guidance to the MEC and help assessed vulnerability to corruption in key government processes, including defense, mining, education, health. Helped expand MEC’s role as an independent agent of civil society in Afghanistan National Strategy to Combat Corruption. Conducted eight missions to Kabul, Afghanistan for 14 days each quarter from December 2017 to December 2019. Led high-level engagements with and reported on results of monitoring to President and Prime Minister, US and other ambassadors, UNAMA, World Bank, European Union and other international stakeholders. Show less

Assigned by the Obama Administration on detail to help USAID Center of Excellence develop strategies and design and implement development assistance programs to address risks posed by systemic corruption in critical nations and conflict zones. Helped assess political economies and corruption risk in countries in which USAID is providing assistance and led teams to engage key government, private sector and civil society stakeholders in the co-creation of innovative programs to reduce corruption… Show more Assigned by the Obama Administration on detail to help USAID Center of Excellence develop strategies and design and implement development assistance programs to address risks posed by systemic corruption in critical nations and conflict zones. Helped assess political economies and corruption risk in countries in which USAID is providing assistance and led teams to engage key government, private sector and civil society stakeholders in the co-creation of innovative programs to reduce corruption risk including specialized courts. Integrated anti-corruption with USAID strategy to build democracy and rule of law and counter violent extremism. Below are key milestones accomplished during 10-month assignment to USAID:• USAID delegate to US Secretary of State Kerry’s delegation to the May 2016 International Anti-Corruption Summit in the United Kingdom. Worked with U.S. delegation to negotiate initiatives agreed by 40 participating governments to coordinate programs to recover stolen assets, reduce illicit financial flows and counter practice of hiding beneficial ownership.• USAID coordinator for National Security Council strategy to develop tool-kit for US agencies, including USAID, State, Justice, Treasury, SEC, OPIC, Commerce, USTR, DHS, and Customs, to maximize leverage to counter transnational corruption.• Helped conceive and launch a new State/USAID-funded initiative, the Global Anti-Corruption Consortium, to help civil society advocacy groups, local bar associations and investigative journalists generate legally actionable information to prosecute government officials for engaging in acts of official corruption. Show less

United States

Appointed by the Obama Administration to lead development and implementation of new strategies for the Department’s execution of Administration trade policy and commercial diplomacy priorities in Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) while managing a bureau that includes over 440 employees fulfilling the Department's mission in 112 countries. Developed strategy and conducted intensive team-building to prepare Secretary of Commerce and other senior Administration officials for policy… Show more Appointed by the Obama Administration to lead development and implementation of new strategies for the Department’s execution of Administration trade policy and commercial diplomacy priorities in Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) while managing a bureau that includes over 440 employees fulfilling the Department's mission in 112 countries. Developed strategy and conducted intensive team-building to prepare Secretary of Commerce and other senior Administration officials for policy engagements, trips and trade missions in the EMEA region; coordinated with the National Security Council and other U.S. agencies to advance Commerce positions on key Administration policy initiatives in Ukraine, Germany, Tunisia, Kenya and Ethiopia; and implemented the International Trade Administration’s re-organization through change management and promotion of operational excellence. Led Commerce delegation to 5 rounds of U.S. negotiations with the European Union over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, including the chapters on government procurement and anti-corruption. Show less

Arlington, Virginia

Lead non-governmental organization that I co-founded to help increase transparency, accountability and sustainable economic growth in the United States and other global markets. The organization develops and implements educational and capacity-building programs that help leaders from government, business and civil society to increase voluntary compliance with ethics, corporate governance and anti-corruption standards. The organization engages public and private stakeholders in partnerships to… Show more Lead non-governmental organization that I co-founded to help increase transparency, accountability and sustainable economic growth in the United States and other global markets. The organization develops and implements educational and capacity-building programs that help leaders from government, business and civil society to increase voluntary compliance with ethics, corporate governance and anti-corruption standards. The organization engages public and private stakeholders in partnerships to foster shared values and create institutions of good governance. Secure and manage development assistance grants from US AID, World Bank, EBRD, Eurasia Foundation, and Soros Foundation. Engage stakeholders in public-private initiatives to foster shared values and create institutions of good governance. Help develop legislation and programs to support governments' implementing the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, UN Convention Against Corruption, G-20 Anti-Corruption Action Plan and work with civil society to monitor results. Milestones:•Founded “Energy Compliance Alliance”, a public-private initiative to increase the scale and quality of voluntary compliance with law prohibiting official corruption in oil & gas, power generation, transport and other extractive and basic infrastructure industries (2009). •Helped World Bank, European Union and Russian agency responsible for regulating capital markets, Federal Financial Market Service: (i) draft 2009 Russian law “On Prohibition of Insider Trading and Market Manipulation” under loan from World Bank (2006). •Helped US Department of Commerce write Business Ethics: A Manual on Managing Responsible Business Enterprises in Emerging Market Economies (2004), now being used by World Bank as an e-learning teaching tool.•Helped European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation write and implement Russian national Corporate Governance Code (2002). Show less

Selected as an independent expert at the recommendation of Transparency International to assess and reduce corruption risk at the Russian-British joint oil and gas venture, TNK-BP Management Ltd. Audited company compliance with procedures, and identified, investigated risk of corruption in licensing procurement and contractual relations with regulatory agencies upstream and downstream. Recommended to CEO and Board of Directors how to facilitate zero tolerance of corruption throughout… Show more Selected as an independent expert at the recommendation of Transparency International to assess and reduce corruption risk at the Russian-British joint oil and gas venture, TNK-BP Management Ltd. Audited company compliance with procedures, and identified, investigated risk of corruption in licensing procurement and contractual relations with regulatory agencies upstream and downstream. Recommended to CEO and Board of Directors how to facilitate zero tolerance of corruption throughout enterprise with 65,000 employees, including adopting robust procedures to: o Detect, report and prevent corruption risk in licensing, sales, gas station and pipeline construction, environmental compliance and charitable activity; o Disclose conflicts of interest through annual Certification of Ethical Conduct by senior management;o Engage in “change management” and create culture for “safe communication” to identify and prevent ethics violations at early stage.o Assure that sufficient trained personnel are available to prevent corruption in high-risk processes involving government licensing. Show less

Founded and led US risk management firm specializing in rule of law, dispute resolution and small business incubation in Russia, Eurasia and Europe. Developed new business and managed client services, including drafting of legislation, institution-building, mediation, anti-corruption, forensic investigation, FCPA compliance, government relations and technical assistance. Helped government agencies, multilateral institutions and businesses design and implement rule of law projects and resolve… Show more Founded and led US risk management firm specializing in rule of law, dispute resolution and small business incubation in Russia, Eurasia and Europe. Developed new business and managed client services, including drafting of legislation, institution-building, mediation, anti-corruption, forensic investigation, FCPA compliance, government relations and technical assistance. Helped government agencies, multilateral institutions and businesses design and implement rule of law projects and resolve disputes in Albania, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Moldova, and Russia. Milestones in Rule of Law Development and Dispute Resolution: •Legal Counsel to principal US Department of Justice witness in prosecution of US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case involving privatization of Azeri oil and gas (2000-2007, 2009).•Advised Democratic Party and Prime Minister of Albania in successful campaign to win parliamentary elections by helping develop omnibus anti-corruption program, including institutions and laws to facilitate transparency in government procurement, finances (2005).•Legal Counsel to US investor conducting forensic investigation of bank fraud/official corruption in judicial system in Latvia (2005-2007).Milestones in Small Business Incubation: Helped 8 local and foreign businesses start-up operations and secure investment or partners in areas of high technology, food-processing, family entertainment, wholesale distribution, logistics, retail, fast-food franchising, and real estate. Provided incubation of foreign and local start-ups, including due diligence on partners, advice on transparent corporate structure and tax planning, and installing codes and systems to induce transparency, and correct inefficient and unethical business practices. Show less

International Arbitration and Litigation: Researched and wrote motions, trial briefs and memoranda for use in arbitration and litigation of issues arising from international commercial, corporate and financial transactions.International Corporate Law: Secured 5 new clients for firm’s new Russian Practice. As member of Russian Practice Group, specialized in advice and assistance to Western companies establishing joint ventures in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Negotiated and wrote… Show more International Arbitration and Litigation: Researched and wrote motions, trial briefs and memoranda for use in arbitration and litigation of issues arising from international commercial, corporate and financial transactions.International Corporate Law: Secured 5 new clients for firm’s new Russian Practice. As member of Russian Practice Group, specialized in advice and assistance to Western companies establishing joint ventures in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Negotiated and wrote international trade, joint venture, sales, export-import, distributorship and publishing contracts and provided general legal advice to multinational companies. Show less

Taught a section of Professor Louis Henkin's International Law course for graduate students.

Formed policy, drafted legislation and performed analysis regarding US defense budget, foreign aid and relations with Soviet Union, NATO, Northern Ireland and Middle East. Wrote speeches and prepared Senator for legislative action on Senate floor and public appearances. Organized expert briefings to prepare Senator to join Armed Services Committee and became personal staff representative to Committee. Prepared Senator for Committee hearings on defense budget, force structure, weapons… Show more Formed policy, drafted legislation and performed analysis regarding US defense budget, foreign aid and relations with Soviet Union, NATO, Northern Ireland and Middle East. Wrote speeches and prepared Senator for legislative action on Senate floor and public appearances. Organized expert briefings to prepare Senator to join Armed Services Committee and became personal staff representative to Committee. Prepared Senator for Committee hearings on defense budget, force structure, weapons deployment and military readiness. Represented Senator at foreign embassies, public debates and campaign events and managed relations with grassroots organizations opposed to nuclear arms build-up and with lobby groups representing ethnic constituencies. Top Secret Security Clearance. Major Accomplishments: •Helped Senator secure approval of US Senate resolution requiring compliance with treaty restrictions on nuclear weapons testing. Helped draft and secure approval of Kennedy-Hatfield Nuclear Weapons Freeze Resolution. Coordinated Committee and Senate floor action requiring US to continue compliance with Ant-Ballistic Missile Treaty. Organized first US-Soviet scientific exchange to assess potential effects of nuclear war. Coordinated Committee and Senate floor action in opposition to MX missile deployment. •Helped Senator form “Friends of Ireland” and lead other congressional initiatives to resolve conflict in Northern Ireland. Show less

Analyzed legislation on foreign and defense policy for Members of Congress.

Awarded Internship at the Endowment and assigned as researcher for Dr. Gelb and panel of experts formed by Carnegie to make bi-partisan recommendations on US security for Reagan Administration. Developed policy recommendations on defense spending, Persian Gulf strategy, conventional military balance in Europe and nuclear arms control. Served as Staff Editor and a major writer of Panel reports: The Strategic Balance (January 1981) Defense Spending and Conventional Forces (July 1981).

Mia, International Security

Activities and Societies: International Fellows Program Sagalyn Award

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Articles Editor, Columbia Journal of Transnational Law Member, Society of International Law