Matt Taylor is an attorney at the Southern Oregon Public Defender in Medford, OR. He received his J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School in 2005, where he earned an Environmental Law Certificate and awards for best brief and pro bono work. Prior to his current role, Taylor clerked for judges and worked on public interest cases involving juvenile justice, Medicaid cuts, and conservation. He has tried over 40 cases as a public defender, manages a caseload of 80-100 cases, and researches and argues motions.

1. Matt Taylor
16 Ross Ct • Medford, OR 97501 • 503-381-6583 • taylor.matthew.robert@gmail.com • OSB #053930
EDUCATION
Lewis and Clark Law School, Portland, OR May 2005
• J.D., Environmental Law Certificate
• Best Brief in Legal Analysis and Writing, Pro Bono Honors, Public Interest Law Project stipend recipient
Georgetown University, Washington, DC May 2000
• B.A., Philosophy major, minors in Government and Theology
• Advanced Instructor for Outdoor Education Program, Section Editor for Anthem a student magazine
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Southern Oregon Public Defender, Attorney, Medford, OR May 2006 to Present
• Represent indigent clients from indictment to sentencing and post-sentencing hearings
• Taken forty cases to trial as sole attorney
• Carry a caseload of 80 to 100 open cases ranging from misdemeanors to Measure 11’s
• Research, write and argue motions
• Independently manage pre-trial investigation, hiring experts, discovery, and all other aspects of pre-trial
preparation and strategy
Multnomah County Courthouse, Judicial Clerk, Portland, OR Dec. 2005 to April 2006
• Prepared documents, orders, and judgments for various Circuit Court Judges
• Ran the court reporting software and equipment during court proceedings
• Scheduled proceedings and entered information into judicial databases and provided administrative
assistance to judges and their staff
Mississippi Center for Justice, Law Clerk, Jackson, MS Summer 2004
• Researched legal issues for defense in juvenile delinquency proceedings
• Compiled proposals for juvenile justice reform advocacy
• Primary contact for named plaintiffs in class-action litigation over Medicaid cuts
• Coordinated communication between legal team and community
• Created educational materials for the public on a variety of legal issues
The Nature Conservancy, Law Clerk, Portland, OR Summer 2003
• Documented and improved tracking of conservation easements
• Researched development and access concerns for potential conservation projects
GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Thompson Island Outward Bound, Instructor, Boston, MA Summers 1999-2002; Fall 2000
• Developed and enhanced the social skills, self-knowledge, self-confidence, and leadership skills of
students in programs based on the values of courage, compassion, physical fitness, self-reliance, and
environmental stewardship
• Facilitated teambuilding exercises and high ropes challenge courses
• Instructed youth in technical outdoor skills while in wilderness settings
• Worked with diverse populations, from kids to adults, including at-risk youth, cancer patients, religious
groups, private schools, public schools, and service organizations
For additional information please view my profile on Linked In: www.linked.com/pub/matt-taylor/1/409/150