Matthew D. Short
Partner
Services & Specializations
Admissions
California
Address
525 B Street, Suite 2200, San Diego, CA 92101
Office Tel.
619.525.3897
Fax
619.744.5466
Overview
Matt focuses on the representation of companies in their formation and organization, mergers and acquisitions, and other general corporate matters, with significant specialized experience working with technology, digital marketing, healthcare and financial services clients. He also has extensive experience designing and implementing executive and equity-based compensation arrangements for private and public companies.
- Represented “social first” agency Movers + Shakers in its sale to Stagwell Global.
- Represented ERP software developer and reseller Strategic Information Group in sale to Evergreen Services Group.
- Represented online market research company Branded Research, Inc., in sale to Dynata LLC.
- Represented Transportation Power, Inc., a manufacturer of electric drivetrain components, to NYSE-listed Meritor, Inc.
- Represented SEO agency Inseev Interactive in a sale to 3Q Digital, a growth marketing agency.
- Represented numerous healthcare providers in sales and mergers of medical practices, formations of joint ventures, and other transactional matters.
- Represented numerous start-up technology companies in their formation and provided guidance on the use of limited liability companies, partnerships and S corporations.
- Act as outside general counsel to numerous regional financial services firms.
- Advised numerous public and privately-held companies with the design and implementation of equity compensation plans and compliance with the related tax and securities laws.
- Represented wine manufacturer in acquisition of another winery, including real estate assets.
- Advises brewery owners and operators on a variety of business and legal issues related to the acquisition and operation of craft breweries.
- JD, Lewis & Clark Law School (Journal of Small and Emerging Business Law Notes and Comments Editor)
- LL.M. (Taxation), Georgetown University Law Center, with distinction
- BA (English), The University of Arizona
- Presenter. “Equity and Quasi-Entity Compensation, Association of Corporate Growth CEO Roundtable, September 15, 2022.
- Presenter. “Preparing Your Company for Sale and Managing the Sale Process,” Vistage CEO Group, June 9, 2022.
- Author. “6 Key Considerations When Selling Your Privately Held Company,” June 7, 2022.
- Moderator. “Craft Beer Industry – Opportunities and Trends,” Chula Vista City Hall, 2017.
- Law Exchange International, M&A Group Co-Leader
- National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, San Diego
- San Diego County Bar Association, Business and Taxation Sections
- The State Bar of California