Matt Albaugh

Matt helps companies and non-profits navigate the challenges of high-stakes litigation, regulatory compliance and investigations by federal and state regulators, and corporate governance. From getting wins in near impossible situations, to finessing internal investigations that received no negative press, to taking over a case where he was able to decertify a class action and renegotiate a settlement from eight to five figures, to passionately working pro bono to effect positive change statewide for survivors of domestic abuse, Matt brings razor-sharp intellect, finely-honed skills, and a fiery passion to his work. Matt has always been a high achiever. He was summa cum laude and on full scholarship at Vincennes University, cum laude at Indiana University – Bloomington, and summa cum laude at Indiana University McKinney School of Law, where he graduated at the top 1% of class and was editor-in-chief of the law school’s flagship law review. He also clerked for Hon. Randall T. Shepard, Chief Justice of Indiana. He serves as outside general counsel to numerous small and medium-sized companies around the Midwest, providing counsel to boards of directors and C-suite executives on a full breadth of legal, strategic, and regulatory matters. Matt has extensive product liability experience. Matt’s first case involved the defense of mining companies accused of injuring large populations by spreading nano-particulates. As a young partner, Matt led the defense of a concert stage manufacturer involved in a stage collapse. Matt has worked with and led a team of lawyers involved in nationwide toxic torts relating to medical devices. He has also defended vehicle manufacturers on a nationwide basis against product liability claims. And Matt represents clients facing liability relating to talc and asbestos exposure. Matt has represented clients in administrative actions brought by state and federal regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice, IRS, SEC, state Attorney General's offices, state insurance commissioners, and state Securities Divisions. He also litigates complex constitutional law matters in trial and appellate courts and has handled appeals in numerous state and federal appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.