Matthew Bisanz

Matthew Bisanz

Law Clerk at Mayer Brown

Location
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Industry
Law Practice

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Education
  • Georgetown University Law Center
  • Georgetown University Law Center
  • New York University
  • Hofstra University
  • Hofstra University
  • Hofstra University
  • Excelsior College
  • Dutchess Community College
  • Dutchess Community College
  • Dutchess Community College
  • Dutchess Community College
  • Our Lady of Lourdes

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Matthew Bisanz's Summary

Recent law graduate with a strong background in accounting and federal administrative practice. Experienced in financial services and regulatory rulemaking. Interested in regulatory enforcement, financial transactions, and bank regulation. Extensive engagement with diverse federal agencies through hands-on internships. Proven ability to adapt to new circumstances and deliver high-quality work-product.

From my broad based business background and understanding of complex financial regulations, I will build deeper relationships with stakeholders as I can understand their motivations and better advocate for their goals.

Areas of interest: Securities, Banking, Corporate Finance, Corporate Transactions, Financial Regulatory, White Collar, Consumer Financial, Accounting, Investment Management, Commodities, Derivatives, Ethics, Fiduciary Duties, Compliance, Prudential Regulation, Functional Regulation

Banking
- Prudential bank regulation
- Bank D&O liability and standards of conduct
- Bank and bank affiliate regulatory compliance

Securities/Commodities
- SRO/Exchange Act filings
- Derivatives regulation and registration
- Dual registered CFTC-SEC regulatory compliance

Strategic Leadership
- Change management
- Knowledge systems operation
- Organizational strategy

Matthew Bisanz's Experience

Law Clerk

Mayer Brown

Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry

June 2013 – Present (1 month) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Financial Services Regulatory and Enforcement Group

Adjunct Assistant Professor

University of Maryland University College

Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry

September 2012 – Present (10 months) Adelphi, MD

Teaching accounting and taxation courses in the Undergraduate School of Business and Professional Programs

Audit Committee Member

Wikimedia Foundation

Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Internet industry

July 2009 – Present (4 years) San Francisco Bay Area

Overseeing the financial reporting processes, financial statement audits, and internal controls for 40 million dollar charity

Serving as a global steward and administrator on the sixth largest website in the world

Jointly responsible for processing requests for higher access and termination of access for 700+ projects in over 100+ languages

Local Board Member

Selective Services System

Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry

June 2006 – Present (7 years 1 month) Dutchess County, NY

Appointed by the president on governor's nomination to a three person local board to adjudicate hypothetical claims in the event of a conscription act

Attending annual trainings to practice and hone ability to adjudicate claims as a quasi-ALJ

Intern, Division of Economic and Risk Analysis

US Securities and Exchange Commission

Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Financial Services industry

March 2013 – May 2013 (3 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

(formerly the Division of Risk, Strategy, & Financial Innovation)

Prepared legislative history of ECCF under the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996 (NSMIA) and analyzed economic analysis methodologies in Federal agencies and court opinions

Researched existing XBRL and LEI regulations and drafted comparisons to current proposals

Drafted memoranda of law concerning the APA record rule and PRA agency obligations

Intern, Division of Swap Dealer & Intermediary Oversight

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry

March 2013 – May 2013 (3 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Created matrix of prudential and functional regulatory responsibilities and analyzed 600+ financial regulatory relationships of 70+ swap dealers for examination and privilege purposes

Prepared analysis of prior no-action letters with applicable entity and sunset information

Researched CPO no-action letter request and reviewed proposed swap dealer registration and prime brokerage compliance rules

Law Clerk

Mayer Brown

Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry

November 2012 – February 2013 (4 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Drafted article comparing bank examination privilege and confidential supervisory materials regulation

Prepared matrix of state consumer finance law registration issues

Updated research materials concerning Volcker Rule implementation and cross-border insolvency planning

Legal Intern

Administrative Conference of the United States

Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Government Administration industry

August 2012 – December 2012 (5 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched economic and legal implications of different measures of property rights

Prepared cross-agency comparisons of regulations and interpretive caselaw

Attended regular committee meetings to develop recommendations

Summer Associate

Mayer Brown LLP

Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry

June 2012 – August 2012 (3 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Prepared memoranda of law and briefing packets on banking enforcement matters and regulatory filings

Drafted a prudential bank regulation comment letter and a consumer financial law article

Created compliance matrices to implement Dodd-Frank Act swaps regulations

Law Clerk, Legal Division

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Banking industry

January 2012 – May 2012 (5 months) Arlington, VA

Assisted in investigations and cases brought by the Professional Liability Unit

Researched bank D&O insurance and debt collection statutes of limitations and negligence standards

Participated in document seizures and bank failure closing activities

Reviewed institution records and reports for viability as causes of action

Intern, Division of Trading & Markets

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Financial Services industry

September 2011 – December 2011 (4 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reviewed stock exchange rule filings for self-regulatory entities in the Office of Market Supervision

Compiled Dodd-Frank Act regulatory cost analysis and noticed Federal Register documents

Assisted in the investigation and review of proposed exchange transactions and mergers

Law Clerk, Office of General Counsel

U.S. General Services Administration

Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Government Administration industry

May 2011 – August 2011 (4 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided litigation support to all GSA staff and services offices in 11 regional territories

Handled administrative law matters in finance, employment, and privacy law for 12,000 federal employees

Drafted point of law memoranda for labor cases and researched waivers for Hatch Act requests

Intern, Office of Professional Responsibility

U.S. Department of Justice

Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Law Practice industry

January 2011 – April 2011 (4 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted in the nationwide investigation of allegations of attorney misconduct for a 10,000 lawyer organization

Prepared reports of investigation and evidence collection, including attending witness interviews

Researched and produced memoranda on choice of law analyses and historical prosecuting trends

Intern

Judge Joseph F. Bianco

Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Judiciary industry

June 2010 – August 2010 (3 months) Central Islip, NY

Drafted a civil decision in a habeas corpus case involving a Constitutional incorporation issue for review and entry into judgment

Obtained an understanding of chamber and court operations, including the interaction of state and federal statutes of limitations and decision drafting processes

Associate, Exempt Organizations Tax Services Group

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Partnership; 10,001+ employees; Accounting industry

July 2008 – August 2009 (1 year 2 months) Greater New York City Area

Assisted in the preparation of tax returns for international foundations and large hospital centers

Served as a knowledge resource center and tester for the implementation of the new Form 990

Graduate Assistant, Center for Educational Access and Success

Hofstra University

Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry

September 2007 – May 2008 (9 months) Hempstead, NY

Supported efforts to better prepare local teachers to educate at-risk students via the TLQP outreach program

Created records maintenance system for multi-million dollar grants for the STEP, C-STEP, TLQP and Liberty programs

Originated purchase requests, reviewed budget reports and assisted in running teacher training conferences

Intern, Exempt Organizations Tax Services Group

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Partnership; 10,001+ employees; Accounting industry

June 2007 – August 2007 (3 months) Greater New York City Area

Summer intern in the Exempt Organizations Tax Services Group

Grants Intern, Financial Affairs

Hofstra University

Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry

February 2005 – May 2007 (2 years 4 months) Hempstead, NY

Reviewed travel reimbursement requests, budget alterations and monthly cost reports for 80+ federal and state research grants

Completed archival project involving 20+ years of paper records for Financial Affairs Division

Pre-cleared grant applications and assisted in compiling closing reports to grantor organizations

Teaching Assistant/ Peer Teacher

Hofstra University

Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry

September 2004 – May 2007 (2 years 9 months) Hempstead, NY

Prepared lesson plans and lecture materials

Drafted exams, holding review sessions, and grading exams

Filled-in for professors during absences and giving lectures

Assistant Producer

Mishu Wobus Productions

May 2006 – November 2006 (7 months) Hempstead, NY

Coordinated actor travel for filming of "Gyroplane Refrain"

Managed re-licensing negotiations for clips included in the film

Intern

Kelly & Meenagh LLP

June 2003 – August 2003 (3 months) Poughkeepsie, NY

Performed general office duties, answered phones, retrieved files

Delivered documents, attended depositions and closings

Matthew Bisanz's Education

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M with distinction, Securities & Financial Regulation

2013

Activities and Societies: Securities & Financial Law Organization

Georgetown University Law Center

JD, Law

2012

Antitrust, Banking, Corporate, Commercial, Regulatory, Securities, Financial, Advisory, Complex Derivatives, Investment Management, Dodd-Frank Act, National Bank Act, FIRREA

Activities and Societies: Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, Pro Bono Pledge Honoree, Highest Recognition Level, Corporate Law Association, Barristers Council - ADR Division, Dean's Scholar Randolph Abood Diversity Scholar

New York University

Advanced Graduate Certificate, Strategy and Leadership

2009

Hofstra University

MBA with distinction, Accounting

2008

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi vice-president, C.V. Starr Graduate Scholar, Hofstra Journal of International Business & Law senior staff editor, University Senate Graduate Academic Affair Committee member

Hofstra University

BA, Political Science w/ English Minor

2007

Grade: Magna cum laude

Phi Beta Kappa

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association Judicial Panel, Nexus Yearbook Business Manager, Chronicle Newspaper Columnist, Peer Teacher, Society of Collegiate Journalists Chapter President

Hofstra University

BBA, Accounting, Management, Legal Studies

2007

Grade: Magna cum laude

Beta Gamma Sigma

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant, University Senate member, Business Law Association Founder, Dominic Marsicovetere Service Scholarship

Excelsior College

BS, Liberal Studies w/ focus in Administrative Management

2006

Grade: Summa cum laude

Dutchess Community College

AS with high honors, Business Administration

2004

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

Dutchess Community College

AA with high honors, Humanities and Social Science

2004

Dutchess Community College

AS with high honors, Science

2004

Dutchess Community College

Certificate with high honors, Career Planning

2004

Our Lady of Lourdes

Regents Diploma, General

2004

Matthew Bisanz's Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant

    • New York State Board for Public Accountancy
    • License 108990
    • December 2011 to November 2014

Matthew Bisanz's Courses

  • LL.M with distinction, Securities & Financial Regulation

    Georgetown University Law Center

    • Federal Banking Regulation: Modern Financial Institutions & Change (Emma Coleman Jordan) (LAWJ 193)
    • Negotiating a Merger from Concept to Closing (Walter Bardenwerper) (LAWJ 551)
    • Futures Regulation & the Commodity Exchange Act (Paul Architzel, Phyllis Cela & Andrea Corcoran) (LAWG 704)
    • Complex Securities Investigations (Alan Lieberman) (LAWJ 950)
    • Advanced Corporate Law Seminar (Jeffery Bauman) (LAWJ 027)
    • Advanced Studies in Federal Securities Regulation (John Olson) (LAWJ 381)
    • Offshore Financial Centers: Use & Abuse (Stephen Platt) (LAWJ 840)
    • Introduction to the Capital Markets & Financing of Income-Producing Property (Thomas Kaufman & John Ratino) (LAWJ 384)
    • Defending Corporations & Their Officers & Employees in Complex Criminal Cases (Robert Bennett) (LAWJ 1113)
    • Regulated Money Management: Mutual Funds & Investment Advisers (Barry Barbash & Kenneth Berman) (LAWG 896)
    • Complex Derivative Transactions: Structure & Usage (Nancy Doyle & Elizabeth Ritter) (LAWG 791)
    • Disclosure Under the Federal Securities Laws (Karen Garnett, Stephanie Tsacoumis, & Debra Van Alstyne) (LAWG 830)
    • Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds & Other Similar Investment Vehicles (Barry Barbash & James Silk) (LAWG 845)
    • Advanced Contract Law (Eyal Zamir) (LAWG 584)
    • International Mergers & Acquisitions (James Feinerman) (LAWJ 2023)

  • MBA with distinction, Accounting

    Hofstra University

    • Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice (ACCT 242)
    • Auditing Theory (ACCT 233)
    • Information Systems for Managers (BCIS 203)
    • Managerial Finance (FIN 203)
    • Contemporary Organizations: Theory, Behavior, & Leadership Skills (MGT 207)
    • Advanced Quantitative Analysis for Managers (QM 203)
    • Marketing Analysis & Management (MKT 203)
    • Global Business Decision Making (IB 207)

  • Advanced Graduate Certificate, Strategy and Leadership

    New York University

    • Leadership (Y52.3300)
    • Managing Complex Change Initiatives (Y52.3330)
    • Strategic Communications (Y52.3335)
    • Information Security Management (Y52.3220)
    • Strategic Management of Technological Innovation (Y52.3310)
    • Knowledge Management (Y52.3305)

  • JD, Law

    Georgetown University Law Center

    • Antitrust Economics & Law (Steven Salop) (LAWJ 038)
    • Corporations (Donald Langevoort) (LAWJ 121)
    • Tax I (Michael Doran) (LAWJ 421)
    • Counseling the Corporation in Crisis (John Villa & Hamilton Fox) (LAWJ 118)
    • Constitutional Law: Suing the Sovereign (Francis Allegra) (LAWJ 305)
    • Administrative Law (Jonathan Molot) (LAWJ 025)
    • Securities Regulation (Russell Stevenson) (LAWJ 396)
    • Regulation of Public Utility Monopolies (Scott Hempling) (LAWJ 1019)
    • Criminal Law (Neal Katyal) (LAWJ 126)
    • Supreme Court Institute Workshop (Irv Gornstein) (LAWJ 606)
    • Constitutional Law II: Individual Rights & Liberties (Gary Peller) (LAWJ 215)
    • Civil Procedure (Charles Abernathy) (LAWJ 001)
    • Constitutional Law I: The Federal System (Steven Goldberg) (LAWJ 004)
    • Torts (John Hasnas) (LAWJ 008)
    • Legal Research & Writing (Michael Cedrone) (LAWJ 005)
    • Contracts (William Vukowich) (LAWJ 002)
    • Criminal Justice (Pamela Harris) (LAWJ 003)
    • Property (Michael Doran) (LAWJ 007)
    • Legal Research Skills for Practice (Morgan Stoddard) (LAWJ 360)
    • Global Competition Law & Policy (Lawrence Fullerton) (LAWJ 726)
    • Evidence (William Causey) (LAWJ 165)

Matthew Bisanz's Publications

Matthew Bisanz's Honors and Awards

  • Randolph G. Abood Diversity-Dean’s Scholar

    Georgetown University
    • September 2009

  • Viscardi-Betts Distinguished Academic Scholar

    Hofstra University
    • September 2004

  • C.V. Starr Graduate Scholar

    Hofstra University
    • September 2007

  • Pro Bono Pledge

    Georgetown University
    • May 2012

  • Thomas Watson Scholar

    IBM
    • September 2004

  • Dominic Marsicovetere Service Award

    Beta Alpha Psi
    • May 2007

  • Annual Paper Contest Winner

    Long Island Institute of Internal Auditors
    • May 2007

  • Spirit of Service Local Honoree

    Prudential
    • May 2003

  • National Merit Commended Student

    National Merit Scholarship Corporation
    • May 2004

  • New York State Excellence Scholarship

    New York State Education Department
    • September 2004

  • CALI Award for Excellence in Disclosure Under the Federal Securities Laws

    Georgetown University Law Center
    • March 2013

  • Pro Bono Pledge

    Georgetown University
    • May 2013

  • Dean's List

    Georgetown University
    • May 2013

  • Provost's List

    Hofstra University
    • May 2005

  • Dean's List

    Hofstra University
    • December 2004

  • Dean's List

    Hofstra University
    • December 2005

  • Dean's List

    Hofstra University
    • May 2006

  • Dean's List

    Hofstra University
    • December 2006

  • Dean's List

    Hofstra University
    • May 2007

  • Graduate with Distinction

    Hofstra University Honors College
    • May 2007

  • High Departmental Honors

    Hofstra University, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and General Business
    • May 2007

  • High Departmental Honors

    Hofstra University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science
    • May 2007

  • Bovenaan Award

    Hofstra University
    • May 2007

  • AP Scholar

    College Board
    • October 2004

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Interests:

Golf, Bowling, Hiking, Museums, Architecture, Wikipedia.

Groups and Associations:

American Bar Association - Business Law Section American Bar Association - Section of Antitrust Law American Bar Association - Banking Law Committee Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Phi Beta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa Beta Alpha Psi Beta Gamma Sigma Pi Sigma Alpha Golden Key Phi Alpha Delta Phi Eta Sigma Golden Key Bovenaan Award National Honor Society

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