Matthew M. Ziebarth
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Main Practice Areas:
- Governmental
- Eminent Domain
- Business
Matthew joined LeVander in 2024 as an associate attorney. Matthew concentrates his practice in municipal, real Estate, and corporate law.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Matthew obtained his CPA license while working in accounting and finance at Target and Cargill. He then received his law degree at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in Denver. Matthew is an active member of the HCBA, both on the New Lawyer’s Division, where he serves on the board as a social coordinator, as well as a member of the HCBA hockey team in the annual Barrister’s Cup.
When he is not practicing law, Matthew loves to spend time skiing, watching his favorite sports teams, and performing stand-up comedy.
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) - 2022
- Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - 2016
- Honors: 2016 Distinguished Senior Service Award
- Honors: Baseball Team Letter Winner 2013-2016; Team Captain 2015-2016
- Honors: Concordia Accounting Club; President
- Honors: Dean’s List 2013-2016
- Honors: Offutt School of Business Rising Star Award
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota Supreme Court, 2023
Published Works
- Matthew Ziebarth, Race to the Bottom Blog, Evolving the Rooney Rule: Identifying the Rooney Rule’s Potential Impact on Corporate Board Diversity
- Matthew Ziebarth, Race to the Bottom Blog, Moving from Words to Actions: What is Social Justice Due Diligence and How Does it Add Value to the Investor
- Matthew Ziebarth, Race to the Bottom Blog, Facebook Maximizes Profits, Shareholders Demand Transparency
- Matthew Ziebarth, Case Comment, N.Y. v. National Highway Traffic Safety Admin., 974 F.3d 87 (2D Cir. 2020), 47 Transp. L.J. 87 (2020)
- Matthew Ziebarth, Hennepin Lawyer, Refreshing Alternatives: Why (and How) to Plan Networking Events That Don’t Revolve Around Alcohol
Experience
- Henson Efron, Associate, 2022 to 2023
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association - New Lawyer’s Division
- HCBA Barristers Cup Hockey Team member
Pro-Bono Activities
- Minnesota Legal Aid
- Tribal Wills Project
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)