Matthew Preusch Email & Phone Number

Santa Barbara, California

Attorney in Keller Rohrback's complex litigation group focusing on environmental, consumer protection, and government entity litigation.

Portland, Oregon Area

Compile summaries of current cases and rules affecting environmental and natural resource law and distribute those summaries quarterly to practitioners.

Salem And Portland, Or

I served as an attorney in the Special Litigation Unit, which handles the state's complex litigation. Prior to that, I represented the state in criminal and civil matters as an appellate attorney. My caseload included the defense of environmental and natural resource agencies' rules, orders, and enforcement actions.

Portland, Oregon Area

As a part-time intern, I assisted attorneys who advised federal land management agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. My work focused on issues related to public lands, natural resources, and the interplay of multiple sovereigns.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs; participate in client meetings, court hearings, negotiations, and conferences.

Portland, Oregon Area

Advised the judge orally and in writing on pending motions in civil cases, assisted at trial, and prepared draft opinions.

Conducted legal research and drafted memos related to state and federal water, energy, pollution and wildlife statutes and rules. Attended meetings with client agencies and agency directors regarding legal strategy and natural resources policy.

I've written for publications such as The New York Times, Backpacker, High Country News, and The Stranger.

Reported on natural resource issues in the West with a multimedia approach.

Developed and reported stories for the New York Times National desk and assisted the Northwest Bureau Chief.

Wrote news and features for daily Inland Valley edition of the Los Angeles Times.

Jd, Magna Cum Laude, Certificate In Environment And Natural Resources Law

Activities and Societies: Articles Editor, Environmental Law; Research Assistant, Dean Robert Klonoff; Pro Bono Honors, 2011; Honors.

Ba, Politics, Economics And Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Managing Editor, The Student Life newspaper