Matthew Farrell

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Matthew P. Farrell 
Matthew Farrell
Benesch Law LLP - San Francisco
San FranciscoCA

Matthew’s practice covers general commercial litigation, consumer privacy, white collar and internal investigations, and complex business litigation.

Prior to joining Benesch, Matthew was an associate at a major international law firm in Palo Alto where his practice focused on securities litigation.

He has drafted multiple dispositive motions and represented clients in both state and federal litigation, as well as arbitration disputes. Matthew has experience researching and drafting memoranda and motions, appearing in court, and negotiating advantageous outcomes for clients.

As a part of Benesch’s Retail & E-Commerce practice group, he has represented over two dozen clients in consumer class actions, individual suits, and arbitrations arising from customers’ use of their websites and apps. Based on his extensive knowledge of the ways in which courts interpret and apply digital agreements, Matthew regularly advises clients on their website practices.

Additionally, Matthew has experience in trial preparation, including drafting privilege logs, preparing for witness interviews and depositions, and overseeing discovery. He has also contributed to several pro bono projects.

Related Practices

  • Litigation
  • White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Compliance

Related Industries

  • Retail & E-Commerce

Education

  • Harvard Law School, 2021, J.D.
    • Harvard International Law Journal, Line Editor
    • Harvard Journal of Human Rights, Subciter
  • London School of Economics and Political Science, 2016, MSc with Merit, in International Relations
  • York University, 2015, B.A., Bilingual, Spec. Hons., in International Studies
    • Certificate of Law & Social Thought

Credentials

  • California

Memberships

  • State Bar of California; California Lawyers’ Association, Litigation Section

Languages

  • French (Bilingual)
  • Italian (Intermediate)
  • Spanish (Basic)


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