Biography
Matt Reed is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he practices in the areas of technology-focused international and domestic arbitration and intellectual property litigation, including patent litigation in U.S. district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission. With a background in chemical engineering, Matt has successfully litigated numerous cases in a variety of areas, ranging from generic pharmaceuticals to medical devices to semiconductor processing and packaging. Recently, he has been involved in a series of arbitrations regarding telecommunication technologies, obtaining awards that resulted in payments of more than $200 million to his clients.
Matt is a recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, awarded by the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees for his commitment to providing pro bono legal services to those most in need in our community.
Matt serves as a founding member of California Arbitration (CalArb), and as a founding board member of the California International Arbitration Council (CIAC), two nonprofit organizations that promote international arbitration in California through educational, promotional, and organizational initiatives and programs.
Prior to entering private practice, Matt served as law clerk to the Honorable Spencer Williams of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In addition to English, Matt is fluent in Spanish.
