Matt represents companies and individuals in state and federal courts, arbitration and government investigations across a variety of practice areas including contracts, trade secrets, data privacy, partnership disputes, labor and employment, construction, regulatory, securities and fiduciary matters. Matt has tried several cases to jury verdicts in state and federal courts and conducted numerous arbitrations before tribunals such as JAMS, FINRA, the CME, CBOT, and CBOE.
Matt frequently represents business owners in control and fiduciary disputes. In his real estate practice, he has represented developers, property owners, general contractors, joint ventures and subcontractors in contract disputes, partnership disputes, mechanics’ lien claims and other matters. In his securities practice, he has represented advisers, private funds, broker dealers, commodity trading advisers and market makers in SEC enforcement actions, investor disputes, government investigations and regulatory matters at Chicago's financial exchanges.
Prior to completing his J.D., Matt worked for several years in debt, equity and derivatives markets. Matt received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and law degree, cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
University of Notre Dame, B.A., 2001
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois, 2009
HONORS & AWARDS
LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS FROM Matthew M. Showel
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September 18, 2025 News
The Federal Circuit Court ruled that the tariffs imposed by the President through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful. The administration imposed the tariffs on nearly every trading partner of the US and they impact nearly every sector of the economy. The Federal Circuit also vacated the nationwide injunction on the tariffs and stayed its ruling until the Supreme Court either rules on the case or declines to hear it. Until then, the tariffs are still in place.
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June 24, 2025 News
The Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that the President's 'Liberation Day' and other tariffs were not support by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on May 8th, 2025. The U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit then ruled that the tariffs will remain in effect until the case is decided by all active sitting judges. The case is scheduled for oral argument on July 31.
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June 12, 2025 News
As quantum computing and artificial intelligence push the boundaries of innovation, the legal landscape is evolving just as rapidly. From intellectual property protection to data privacy regulations, contract disputes, and service agreement considerations, businesses must navigate the legal complexities that come with these transformative technologies.
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April 22, 2025 News
Simplified, a stationary company in Florida, filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the tariffs recently imposed on China. The lawsuit, however, has broad implications for all the tariffs recently imposed by the U.S. Attorney. Matthew Showel provides an overview of the case and legal theories at play.
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May 26, 2022 News
GCT welcomes Matthew M. Showel as a partner to the firm’s Commercial & Business Litigation Group.
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