Matthew B. Byrne

mbyrne@gravelshea.com

Matthew Byrne practices in all areas of business litigation and frequently represents clients in complex commercial cases. Mr. Byrne has represented some of the largest corporations in the world in cases involving multi-billion dollar exposure. Before joining Gravel and Shea, Mr. Byrne was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, a large Chicago law firm. While practicing in Chicago, Mr. Byrne appeared in both federal and state courts across the country, including California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, New York, Texas, and Utah.

Mr. Byrne’s practice covers all facets of business litigation, including failed merger litigation, insurance coverage, contract disputes, trademarks, trade secrets, technology, and personal injury cases.

Education

• University of Chicago Law School, J.D., with honors, 1998
• University of Vermont, B.A., with honors, 1995

Bar Admissions

• Illinois (1998)
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998)
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2000)
• Vermont (2006)
• U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (2006)
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2007)

Personal Interests

Mr. Byrne is an avid soccer fan who enjoys watching both the Chicago Fire and U.S. National Teams.