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Matthew Larrabee, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Francisco, CA, United States

About

With over four decades of legal practice, this neutral transitioned to private practice after a distinguished career as a trial lawyer and leader at global law firms. His background includes handling high-stakes litigation involving securities, antitrust, and consumer class actions. He has extensive experience representing financial institutions, technology companies, and professional service firms in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes and has served as lead counsel in numerous landmark cases.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Corporate & Finance Government & Administrative Personal Injury & Torts Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

Arbitrator
Mediator
and Special Master
JAMS
Partner
Dechert LLP
Chair of the Global Litigation Practice
Dechert LLP
Member of the Policy Committee
Dechert LLP
Partner
Heller Ehrman LLP
Chairman
Heller Ehrman LLP
Managing Partner of the San Francisco Office
Heller Ehrman LLP

Publications Leadership

  • Speaker on 'Developments in Securities Litigation' at various legal forums
  • Author of articles regarding class action certification and defense strategies
  • Panelist for discussions on the evolution of digital asset regulation
  • Former Chair of the Global Litigation Practice at a major international firm
  • Past Chairman of a prominent national law firm

Positioning Takeaways

His dual experience as a high-level law firm executive and a lead trial counsel provides a unique perspective on the commercial realities of legal spend and risk management. He is particularly well-suited for complex securities and class action matters where deep technical knowledge of financial markets is required.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of New York
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second
  • Third
  • Seventh
  • Ninth
  • and Eleventh Circuits
  • Multiple United States District Courts

Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
1979
B.A.
University of California, Davis
1976

Distinction

Held top-level executive leadership roles at two major international law firms while maintaining a top-tier litigation practice.

Reputation

He is recognized by peers and legal directories for his analytical depth and ability to navigate intricate financial and regulatory frameworks. Counsel frequently note his effectiveness in managing high-velocity litigation and his pragmatic approach to resolving multi-party disputes.