EDUCATION University of Houston Law Center- J.D. 2004-2007
Ø Lorance & Thompson Negotiation Competition 2005, 2006
Ø John Black Moot Court Competition 2005
Ø Thomas Newhouse Mediation Competition- Semifinalist 2005 Texas A&M University- B.B.A 2000-2004
Ø Business Management major with English minor
Ø Certification in International Business through study abroad experience in Mexico with focus on NAFTA strategies and maquiladora business model
Ø State and nationally syndicated columnist for the student paper, student government senator, part-time professional lobbyist to state legislature EXPERIENCE Brothers Alvarado, P.C.- Associate 2013-Present Brothers, Sepulveda & Alvarado, P.C.- Associate 2010-2013
Ø First chair jury trial experience
Ø Litigation and motion practice, both state and federal court
Ø Defend wide variety of personal injury, business tort, DTPA suits
Ø Manage average of 25 active cases simultaneously
Ø Extensive deposition, mediation and summary judgment experience
Ø Prevailed through Directed Verdict on defamation jury trial
Ø Won recent dismissal on Petition for Writ of Mandamus to Court of Appeals Thompson Law Firm, L.P.- Clerk & Associate 2005-2010
Ø First chair jury trial experience
Ø Primarily family law practice with experience in probate, estate planning, contracts, real estate, ERISA, debt protection
Ø Routinely appeared for hearings, attended mediations, deposed witnesses
Ø Managed appellate case from appeal through final disposition
Ø Handled pro bono cases in addition to regular work load
Ø Launched firm’s online advertising program, authored file retention policy
Ø Assist in all aspects of case management, from discovery to voir dire Texas First Court of Appeals, Justice Keyes- Intern Spring 2006
Ø Authored draft opinions and performed substantive citation checks
Ø Handled cases involving contracts, constitutional rights, and criminal law Department of Homeland Security, ICE- Legal Intern Summer 2005
Ø Drafted motions and briefs for department attorneys
Ø Worked in INA, NACARA, IIRA, crimes of violence & moral turpitude law ACTIVITIES Texas A&M Young Alumni Advisory Council- Member 2012-Present
Ø Advise the Association of Former Students as to young alumni interests Project Delta- Board Member 2011-Present
Ø Texas nonprofit supporting Christian missions through sport of soccer Texas A&M Howdy Club- Scholarship; Vice President; President 2007-2012
Ø Houston networking and scholarship fundraising alumni organization
Ø Returned $200,000 to Texas A&M through fundraising efforts during tenure Houston’s First Baptist Church- Class Leadership 2009-2011 UH Law Student Mentors 2005-2007 UH Law Federalist Society- Vice President of Public Relations 2005-2007 UH Law Aggie Lawyers Association- Vice President 2005-2007 UH Law Legalese- Opinion Columnist 2005-2006 820 Gessner, Ste. 1075 (713) 337-0750 MATTHEW R. MADDOX Houston, TX 77024 [email protected]