Atty. Matthew W. Walch

Atty. Matthew W. Walch

Matthew W. Walch is a lawyer practicing communications & media, antitrust and competition, intellectual property.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew W. Walch at a glance

Matthew W. Walch is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1994) and Miami University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew W. Walch is a lawyer practicing communications & media, antitrust and competition, intellectual property
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Matthew practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew W. Walch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew W. Walch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew W. Walch

Where is Matthew W. Walch's law office located?
Matthew W. Walch's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew W. Walch handle?
Matthew W. Walch focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew W. Walch practiced law?
Matthew W. Walch has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Matthew W. Walch go to law school?
Matthew W. Walch earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Matthew W. Walch for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1994
B.A.
Miami University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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