Matthew Pearson is a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, where he concentrates his litigation practice on a diverse range of complex matters including antitrust, consumer protection, business litigation, intellectual property and childhood sexual abuse matters. Mr. Pearson’s comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, coupled with a tenacious approach to advocacy, has consistently yielded favorable outcomes for his clients. Mr. Pearson received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona in 2010, majoring in Business Management, and received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School in 2013.

Throughout his career, Mr. Pearson has cultivated significant expertise in navigating multifaceted litigation scenarios. Mr. Pearson’s experience spans a wide spectrum of legal domains, including complex toxic tort litigation, intricate business disputes, intellectual property matters, products liability claims, sensitive family law cases, and high-stakes personal injury actions. This broad exposure has equipped him with a versatile skillset and a nuanced understanding of various legal challenges. Mr. Pearson has diligently represented a diverse clientele, ranging from publicly traded and privately held companies and closely held corporations to thousands of individuals seeking justice and effective legal representation.

A significant portion of Mr. Pearson’s career has been dedicated to complex antitrust litigation. Mr. Pearson played an integral role as a member of the litigation team in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletic Grant-in-Aid Cap Antitrust Litigation (N.D. Cal.). This pivotal case culminated in a significant victory in 2018 following a several week long bench trial.  There, plaintiffs’ win resulted in crucial injunctive relief for student-athletes. The damages portion of this impactful litigation had been previously resolved through a substantial $208 million settlement, underscoring the team’s dedication and effectiveness.  In recognition of their exceptional achievement in this matter, the plaintiffs’ litigation team, including Mr. Pearson, was honored with the prestigious “Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Law Practice” award by the American Antitrust Institute (AAI) in 2019. The hard-fought victory was further validated when the United States Supreme Court unanimously upheld the district court’s verdict in a resounding 9-0 decision, solidifying its significance in antitrust law.

More recently, Mr. Pearson was a vital member of the trial team in North American Soccer League, LLC v. United States Soccer Federation, Inc., et al. (E.D.N.Y.). This complex antitrust case alleged a conspiracy between the United States Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer to stifle competition within the realm of men’s professional soccer.

Beyond his active casework, Mr. Pearson is deeply engaged in the legal community through his membership in several prominent legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.  Mr. Pearson’s commitment to professional excellence and his standing within the legal community are further underscored by his consistent selection as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2019 to the present.

Current Cases:

• In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litig. (N.D. Ill.)
• In re Pork Antitrust Litig. (D. Minn.)
• In re Cattle Antitrust Litig. (D. Minn.)
• In re PVC Pipe Antitrust Litig. (N.D. Ill.)
• In re: Apple Inc. App Store Simulated Casino-Style Games Litig.; In re: Facebook, Inc. App Center Simulated Casino-Style Games Litig.; and In re: Google Play Store Simulated Casino-Style Games Litig. (N.D. Cal.)
• North American Soccer League, LLC v. United States Soccer Federation, Inc. and Major League Soccer, LLC (E.D.N.Y)
• In re Northern California Clergy Cases (Cal. Sup. Ct.)
• In re Southern California Clergy Cases (Cal. Sup. Ct.)
• In re The San Diego Diocese Cases (Cal. Sup. Ct.)
• Redner’s Markets, Inc. v. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. et al. (N.D. Ill.)

Past Cases:

• In re: Keurig Green Mountain Single-Serve Coffee Antitrust Litigation (S.D.N.Y.) – $31 million settlement
• Grace v. Apple, Inc. (N.D. Cal.) – $18 million settlement
• In re National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletic Grant-in-Aid Cap Antitrust Litigation (N.D. Cal.) – $208 million settlement
• In re Credit Default Swaps Antitrust Litigation (S.D.N.Y.) – $1.86 billion settlement
• Eashoo v. Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. (C.D. Cal.) – $2.5 million settlement

Education:

• Whittier Law School, California – J.D. – 2013
• University of Arizona: Eller College of Management – B.S.– 2010

Bar Admissions:

• State of California
• Second Circuit Court of Appeals
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Court, Central District of California
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• American Bar Association
• Association of Business Trial Lawyers
• Los Angeles County Bar Association