Imad Matini is a first-chair trial and appellate litigator who helps clients solve complex, high-stakes legal problems. He has taken numerous matters to trial in state and federal courts across the country and has appeared before a range of state and federal appellate courts.
Imad’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and regulatory compliance. He has handled bet-the-company disputes involving complex business matters, class actions, healthcare, international law, trade secrets, communications, administrative law and a variety of other issues and areas of law. He also regularly leads internal and government investigations from start to finish.
On the regulatory front, Imad advises telecommunications and healthcare companies on compliance, risk mitigation and proactive measures in response to evolving state and federal requirements.
Beyond his legal practice, Imad leads the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group in Sheppard’s Washington, D.C., office and is a member of the firm’s Recruiting and Pro Bono committees. He is also engaged in the broader legal community as an instructor for the DC Bar’s annual course on state and federal procedure.
Prior to joining Sheppard, Imad clerked at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
