Matthew Gerber
Independent Contractor (General Counsel) at Center for Excellence in Higher Education- Claim this Profile
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Eric Juhlin
As the CEO for CEHE (from 2010 to 2021), Matt was one of my senior executives and direct report. Matt was an exceptional General Counsel for CEHE. Matt was highly effective in all aspects of his role but was especially talented in the following areas: negotiating contracts, managing external counsel and law firms (when used), handling HR litigation, advising on policies and procedures, and strategic planning. Over my 30+ career as a business owner/CEO, I've never found another senior executive that was more responsive than Matt or more effective in leading a team and delivering upon assigned objectives. Matt is an extremely rational and talented professional and get's things done!
Raymond Martin
I am the head of employment litigation at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP in Denver, Colorado, and have worked with Matt Gerber in his role as General Counsel for more than ten years. Matt gets my highest possible recommendation for his capabilities as a General Counsel and as a wonderful person. I have worked with Matt in handling complex litigation as well as in addressing employment and human resource issues that inevitably arise in any large corporation. Matt is highly intelligent, hard-working, an astute problem solver, extremely ethical and a wonderful team member. Matt would be an asset for any organization in need of an experienced and highly competent General Counsel. If anyone wants further information, feel free to call me at 303.465.1062. Ray Martin Head of Employment Litigation Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP
Tina Erales
Matt is one of the smartest people I've ever worked with. He has a clear understanding of the business issues, which is essential when working as in-house counsel. While I worked with him at a Trilogy, he was a fantastic teacher and his guidance helped me grow as an in-house paralegal.
Eric Juhlin
As the CEO for CEHE (from 2010 to 2021), Matt was one of my senior executives and direct report. Matt was an exceptional General Counsel for CEHE. Matt was highly effective in all aspects of his role but was especially talented in the following areas: negotiating contracts, managing external counsel and law firms (when used), handling HR litigation, advising on policies and procedures, and strategic planning. Over my 30+ career as a business owner/CEO, I've never found another senior executive that was more responsive than Matt or more effective in leading a team and delivering upon assigned objectives. Matt is an extremely rational and talented professional and get's things done!
Raymond Martin
I am the head of employment litigation at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP in Denver, Colorado, and have worked with Matt Gerber in his role as General Counsel for more than ten years. Matt gets my highest possible recommendation for his capabilities as a General Counsel and as a wonderful person. I have worked with Matt in handling complex litigation as well as in addressing employment and human resource issues that inevitably arise in any large corporation. Matt is highly intelligent, hard-working, an astute problem solver, extremely ethical and a wonderful team member. Matt would be an asset for any organization in need of an experienced and highly competent General Counsel. If anyone wants further information, feel free to call me at 303.465.1062. Ray Martin Head of Employment Litigation Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP
Tina Erales
Matt is one of the smartest people I've ever worked with. He has a clear understanding of the business issues, which is essential when working as in-house counsel. While I worked with him at a Trilogy, he was a fantastic teacher and his guidance helped me grow as an in-house paralegal.
Eric Juhlin
As the CEO for CEHE (from 2010 to 2021), Matt was one of my senior executives and direct report. Matt was an exceptional General Counsel for CEHE. Matt was highly effective in all aspects of his role but was especially talented in the following areas: negotiating contracts, managing external counsel and law firms (when used), handling HR litigation, advising on policies and procedures, and strategic planning. Over my 30+ career as a business owner/CEO, I've never found another senior executive that was more responsive than Matt or more effective in leading a team and delivering upon assigned objectives. Matt is an extremely rational and talented professional and get's things done!
Raymond Martin
I am the head of employment litigation at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP in Denver, Colorado, and have worked with Matt Gerber in his role as General Counsel for more than ten years. Matt gets my highest possible recommendation for his capabilities as a General Counsel and as a wonderful person. I have worked with Matt in handling complex litigation as well as in addressing employment and human resource issues that inevitably arise in any large corporation. Matt is highly intelligent, hard-working, an astute problem solver, extremely ethical and a wonderful team member. Matt would be an asset for any organization in need of an experienced and highly competent General Counsel. If anyone wants further information, feel free to call me at 303.465.1062. Ray Martin Head of Employment Litigation Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP
Tina Erales
Matt is one of the smartest people I've ever worked with. He has a clear understanding of the business issues, which is essential when working as in-house counsel. While I worked with him at a Trilogy, he was a fantastic teacher and his guidance helped me grow as an in-house paralegal.
Eric Juhlin
As the CEO for CEHE (from 2010 to 2021), Matt was one of my senior executives and direct report. Matt was an exceptional General Counsel for CEHE. Matt was highly effective in all aspects of his role but was especially talented in the following areas: negotiating contracts, managing external counsel and law firms (when used), handling HR litigation, advising on policies and procedures, and strategic planning. Over my 30+ career as a business owner/CEO, I've never found another senior executive that was more responsive than Matt or more effective in leading a team and delivering upon assigned objectives. Matt is an extremely rational and talented professional and get's things done!
Raymond Martin
I am the head of employment litigation at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP in Denver, Colorado, and have worked with Matt Gerber in his role as General Counsel for more than ten years. Matt gets my highest possible recommendation for his capabilities as a General Counsel and as a wonderful person. I have worked with Matt in handling complex litigation as well as in addressing employment and human resource issues that inevitably arise in any large corporation. Matt is highly intelligent, hard-working, an astute problem solver, extremely ethical and a wonderful team member. Matt would be an asset for any organization in need of an experienced and highly competent General Counsel. If anyone wants further information, feel free to call me at 303.465.1062. Ray Martin Head of Employment Litigation Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP
Tina Erales
Matt is one of the smartest people I've ever worked with. He has a clear understanding of the business issues, which is essential when working as in-house counsel. While I worked with him at a Trilogy, he was a fantastic teacher and his guidance helped me grow as an in-house paralegal.
Credentials
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Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
CourseraAug, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Center for Excellence in Higher Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Contractor (General Counsel)
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2021 - Present
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General Counsel
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2003 - 2021
CEHE promotes excellence in higher education through philanthropy. Until mid-2021, through its on-ground and online institutions, it nurtured aspiring mid-career students to secure rewarding jobs in the health care, business, technology, and graphics arts professions.1) New business model developmentAssisted in completion of multi-million-dollar acquisition of a distance educational institution offering health care degrees—including the world’s only fully-online respiratory care program. Helped merge for-profit S corporations into a non-profit corporation, leading to tax savings and increased philanthropic funding. Since October 2021, contracted to manage the wind-down of corporate operations and continuing litigation.2) Regulatory ComplianceEnsured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Handled escalation of employee complaints and responded to formal state and federal agency filings. Assisted Compliance department with responding to student complaints. Led cross-functional teams in responding to Civil Investigative Demands from the Colorado and Wyoming Attorneys General and from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. 3) Managing Outside CounselRetained and actively managed up to 15 law firms nationwide to negotiate M&A deals and handle complex litigation regarding state consumer protection laws, the federal False Claims Act, the WARN Act, EEOC anti-discrimination regulations, state wage and hour class actions, insurance claims, commercial real estate lease disputes, and TCPA actions. In conjunction with company management, developed and implemented litigation strategy for key material lawsuits. Show less
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Legal and Business Consultant
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2001 - 2020
Leveraging prior experience in technology enterprise software and hardware companies, provided legal services to technology and education start-ups and growth companies. ■ Provided legal and compliance services to a K-5 online science curriculum developer, Mystery Science, Inc., with emphasis on privacy matters. ■ Provided legal services to Anthem Properties, Anthem Boise, and DIT Properties, real estate holding companies. ■ Provided legal services to Nurturing Wisdom and Mission Montessori. ■ Delivered legal and contract administration services to start-up enterprise software solution provider, WhisperWire Inc.; drafted, reviewed, and negotiated software license, services, OEM, and partnership agreements. ■ Consulted on legal transactions and software implementation agreements for software testing service start-up, TESTCo, Inc. ■ Drafted and negotiated agreements for marketing services and advised on intellectual property matters for multimedia startup, ImagineCDs.com. Show less
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Trilogy
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United States
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Legal Counsel
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1997 - 2001
Managed intellectual property licensing transactions for this enterprise software solutions company. Provided counsel and support for IP protection and employment issues. Developed policies for employee compensation and worldwide sales commission plans. Partnered with business development and marketing to review material for distribution to 3rd parties, including software documentation, RFPs, press releases, advertisements, promotions, and trade show materials. ■ Drafted, negotiated, and closed domestic and international multi-million-dollar software licensing deals with Global 1000 companies, including agreements for professional services in equivalent amounts. ■ Drafted, negotiated, and closed subscription deals with computer resellers and manufacturers on behalf of Trilogy spin-off, pcOrder.com. ■ Expanded business presence in targeted vertical markets by drafting and negotiating co-marketing, strategic alliance, OEM, and reseller agreements. ■ Performed general counsel duties and directed business development for Trilogy startup, applianceOrder.com. ■ Provided legal counsel for Trilogy’s Telecom Business Unit vertical. Show less
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Co-Founder
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May 1998 - May 1999
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Power Computing
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United States
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Corporate Counsel
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1995 - 1997
Negotiated hardware and software licensing, bundling, and distribution contracts, including MacOS licensing agreements with Apple and IBM. Reviewed marketing materials. Managed due diligence efforts with respect to prospective IPO. Negotiated hardware and software licensing, bundling, and distribution contracts, including MacOS licensing agreements with Apple and IBM. Reviewed marketing materials. Managed due diligence efforts with respect to prospective IPO.
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Education
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The University of Texas School of Law
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The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs
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The University of Texas at Austin
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