About Matthew B.
Matthew B. Becker built a path to law that runs through rigorous academic study and a large Bay Area firm. He trained in two different intellectual traditions: an undergraduate degree in Social Thought and Political Economy from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a law degree from Harvard Law School. Those credentials set a clear foundation for a practice grounded in analysis and close reading of legal texts.
Becker completed his B.A. in 2007 and went on to earn his J.D. in 2013. The undergraduate program emphasized interdisciplinary inquiry into politics, economics, and social theory. At Harvard Law School he joined a cohort that included students pursuing a broad range of commercial and public-interest careers. His education emphasized rigorous statutory and doctrinal study and exposed him to a diverse set of legal problems.
After law school Becker continued his career in California. He is admitted to practice in that state and is associated with Fenwick & West LLP. At the firm he has worked alongside teams that represent corporate clients and other organizations. The firm’s practice areas are wide, and Becker has contributed to the delivery of legal services within that environment.
Colleagues describe him as steady and exacting in written work. He brings the habits of legal reasoning cultivated at Harvard to day-to-day tasks. That training shows up in careful drafting, attention to precedent, and a methodical approach to problem solving. His undergraduate background in social thought and political economy adds an additional layer of context when factual situations intersect with policy or business concerns.
Becker’s public profile is primarily that of a private-practice attorney who combines academic preparation with experience at a national law firm. He has practiced in California since completing his formal legal education and continues to work in a firm setting. His career follows a conventional trajectory for a lawyer trained at elite institutions who chose to practice in the state where he is licensed.
He practices law in California at Fenwick & West LLP.
