Matthew LeMaster

Matt LeMaster is the chair of DWT's mergers and acquisitions practice. He focuses on business transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and finance. He has specific experience in media, technology, advanced manufacturing, distribution, senior living and hospitality.

Matt has been designated by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer (Band 3) in Corporate and Commercial law in Washington state.

Chambers reviewers noted his "quick response and concise answers in the midst of stressful negotiations" and his ability "to become part of the team and help solve problems to accomplish business goals."

In addition to his specific knowledge of transactions and mergers and acquisitions, Matt acts as principal outside counsel to Coast Hotels USA, Icom America Inc., Modjoul Inc., and Convoy Supply Inc. Matt is also an affiliate professor at the University of Washington School of Law, where he teaches a course on mergers and acquisitions.

Matt co-chairs DWT's veteran's affinity group, and helps manage equity partner compensation as a member of DWT's share committee.

Co-Chair, 2021-present; Member, 2016-present – WSBA Partnership and LLC Law Committee

Co-director, Global Business Law Institute, University of Washington School of Law, 2019-present

Affiliate Professor, University of Washington School of Law, Mergers and Acquisitions A 534, 2019-present

Seattle Rotary Club 4, Member, 2019-present

Rotary Business Mentor, University of Washington, Foster Consulting and Business Development Center, 2022-present

Leadership Council, University of Washington School of Law, Member, 2020-present

Stewardship Committee, University of Washington School of Law, Member, 2020-present

American Bar Association, M&A Committee, Member, 2020-present

Advancement Committee, University of Washington School of Law, Member, 2019-2020

University of Oregon School of Law, Mentor, 2021-present

University of Washington School of Law, Mentor, 2019-present

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Mentor, 2019-present

Association for Corporate Growth, Member, 2015-present

National Association of Corporate Directors, Member, 2018-present

Law Firm Annual Challenge, University of Washington School of Law, Chair, 2018

ALIS Planning Committee, Member, 2012-2018

Mercer Island Youth Football Coach and Football Advisory Board, Director, 2011-2016

Pacific Rim M&A Institute, Founder and Director, 2014-2016

Northwest Education Fund, Director, 2015-2018

Legislative Committee, Washington State Bar Association, Member, 2011-2016, 2020-present

Childhaven, Director, 2010-2012

Bellevue Rotary Club, Member, 2002-2010; Director, 2004-2007

Business Law Section, Washington State Bar Association – Immediate Past Chair, 2009-2010; Chair, 2008-2009; Chair-Elect and Treasurer, 2007-2008; Chair, Mid-Year Meeting, June 2007; Vice Chair, 2006-2007; Recorder, 2005-2006; Co-chair, Publications Committee, 2002-2005

Washington State Business Leaders Network, Director, 2006-2009

Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations (WAACO), Director, 2008-2009

Hire America's Heroes, Director, 2007-2009

American Bar Association, Committee on State and Local Bar Relations, Member, 2007-2010

American Bar Association, Negotiated Acquisitions Committee, Member, 2006-2016

Seattle University Directors Academy, Advisory Board, Director, 2007-2009

King County Bar Association, Corporate/In-House Section, Co-Chair, 2003-2005

King County Bar Association, Community Involvement Committee, Chair, 2002-2003

King County Bar Association, Board of Trustees, Young Lawyer Division, Director, 2001-2002

Advance Bellevue, Graduate, 2002