Business Law, Intellectual Property, Crisis ManagementToday’s business environment is increasingly complex. The need for legal counsel is no longer an option but a necessity. For active businesses, it is imperative that a lawyer is familiar with your business from top to bottom. A lawyer who clearly understands the goals and values of your business. While there will always be a need for detailed and thoughtful review of contracts and regulatory restrictions, the environment is now far… Show more Business Law, Intellectual Property, Crisis ManagementToday’s business environment is increasingly complex. The need for legal counsel is no longer an option but a necessity. For active businesses, it is imperative that a lawyer is familiar with your business from top to bottom. A lawyer who clearly understands the goals and values of your business. While there will always be a need for detailed and thoughtful review of contracts and regulatory restrictions, the environment is now far more multifaceted. The influence of social media and the myriad of communications options requires an approach to counseling business clients that accounts for this new environment.There is also a need to focus on the growing area of human resources and the very important part that the regulatory environment plays in effecting the way your business is run. Matt Yurus' experience in all aspects of the media, the regulatory processes and intellectual property has prepared him to meet the needs of your business.Legal counsel should assist clients in cultivating, establishing and defending their copyrights and trademarks. Due to the ubiquitous nature of social media and the Internet generally, intellectual property is increasingly difficult to protect, especially absent legal counsel and proper filings. Conversely, intellectual property holders are arguably better positioned than ever to rapidly increase the value of their copyrighted works and trademarks.Media, and more broadly communications training, is a must for any professional. After all, you are the message. Yurus Management & Counsel’s approach strikes the right balance between practical and sophisticated strategies, giving clients the toolkit necessary to successfully appear on traditional and modern media platforms, draft press releases, leverage social media, create content and work with influencers. Truly, no stone will be left unturned to prepare you and your team to communicate effectively across all platforms. Show less

Matt is a media law adjunct professor at Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. His work focuses on the First Amendment, copyright, defamation, Section 230, likeness and branding. Additionally, he tracks the Federal Trade Commission’s filings concerning Facebook, Instagram and other major media.

Reported and anchored stories that impact Greater Phoenix and the country. My expertise is in law and politics.

I was CBS Local News first digital anchor, reporting major, breaking news for all CBS owned and operated websites across the country. I also reported and anchored on air for CBS 11 News in Dallas-Ft. Worth, a top five news market. I also was the main anchor the Dallas's mayoral election.

As a field producer and reporter, I pitched, reported, recorded, edited and produced myriad stories for 5, 6, 7 and 11 p.m. newscasts. My reporting and producing was regularly deployed to assist in covering the 2016 presidential race and national, breaking news. Finally, I was one of three chosen to lead a new show, adding value to the station.

I wrote and published articles on politics and policy, including the Iran nuclear deal and Department of Defense's budget. Articles can be found in the link below.

I traveled with White House press pool and contributed updates on President Obama's weekend schedule. My role was to ensure the wire service knew of the president's whereabouts and ensured reports could be immediately released in the event of breaking news.

I covered politics, national security and legal matters. Pursuant to this role, I published print and video stories in VICE News, Military Times and Medill News Service. Highlights included exposing Caesars’ alleged fraud. The report garnered the most page views in Medill News'​s history and was picked up by national television in Canada. Additionally, I reported myriad video and print stories on a terrorist's trial held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for Military Times, and served as Medill… Show more I covered politics, national security and legal matters. Pursuant to this role, I published print and video stories in VICE News, Military Times and Medill News Service. Highlights included exposing Caesars’ alleged fraud. The report garnered the most page views in Medill News'​s history and was picked up by national television in Canada. Additionally, I reported myriad video and print stories on a terrorist's trial held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for Military Times, and served as Medill newsroom’s main editor for Chicago's mayoral election. Finally, I served as student representative on the Student Advisory Council.I also served as the newsroom’s main editor on Chicago's mayoral primary Election Day and wrote and updated the lede-all story. Show less

I provided research assistance for two policy papers concerning economic sanctions and the Iran nuclear deal. One such paper is linked below.

I coauthored and contributed to POLITICO Influence, a daily newsletter focused on political influence in Washington, D.C. Additionally, I published breaking news pieces and reported on fast-track trade authority, cybersecurity, Magnuson-Stevens Act and Export-Import Bank. Finally, I contributed to multiple senior staff writers’ reports and newsletters

I wrote memorandums and advised staff and Senator Kirk on nuclear waste storage, Clean Water Act and persecuted Iraqi Christians.

I wrote memorandums on Voice of America, the state-controlled international television and radio network completed funded by the U.S. It is deployed to promote pro-democracy ideals. Additionally, I closely researched President Obama's executive orders and Palestine’s authority to ratify multilateral treaties.

I drafted a defense strategy for a client’s appeal of a NFL fine and wrote a memorandum on a client’s intellectual property rights. I also assisted in administrative work, including help organize a camp for elite high school football players.

I investigated the Environmental Protection Agency’s legal settlements under the Obama administration. There was concern the EPA was automatically settling lawsuits brought by environmental groups sympathetic to President Obama's policies. In effect, it was allegedly a way to funnel taxpayer dollars to non-government agencies.

I aided in two high-profile investigations. One was known as "Operation Fast and Furious," and concerned federal agents allowing guns to be bought by drug-cartel straw purchasers in the U.S. They were then allowed to “walk” across the border into Mexico. In theory, ATF agents would then track the guns as they made their way through the ranks of the cartel. In reality, the guns were lost. And one was infamously used to kill Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. The other concerned the then Department… Show more I aided in two high-profile investigations. One was known as "Operation Fast and Furious," and concerned federal agents allowing guns to be bought by drug-cartel straw purchasers in the U.S. They were then allowed to “walk” across the border into Mexico. In theory, ATF agents would then track the guns as they made their way through the ranks of the cartel. In reality, the guns were lost. And one was infamously used to kill Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. The other concerned the then Department of Energy's program that guaranteed loans with taxpayer dollars. Most famously, Solyndra defaulted on a $535 million loan guaranteed by the Department of Energy. Finally, I regularly advised staff attorneys and lawmakers. Show less

I was Division I baseball pitcher and coach. Initially, I was considered a top ten round prospect. However, after a torn UCL, which is a ligament inside your elbow, in 2007 as well as torn labrum and frayed rotator cuff in 2009, collegiate and professional goals were largely out of reach. Nonetheless, I persevered and was named player-coach my senior year. Pursuant to this role, I remained on the roster as a player and served as a pitching coach. I consider it one of my greatest… Show more I was Division I baseball pitcher and coach. Initially, I was considered a top ten round prospect. However, after a torn UCL, which is a ligament inside your elbow, in 2007 as well as torn labrum and frayed rotator cuff in 2009, collegiate and professional goals were largely out of reach. Nonetheless, I persevered and was named player-coach my senior year. Pursuant to this role, I remained on the roster as a player and served as a pitching coach. I consider it one of my greatest accomplishments. Show less