Mateo Morris
About Mateo Morris
Mateo Morris is an Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, specializing in corporate finance and capital markets law. He holds multiple degrees in law, including a Master of Laws from Georgetown University, and has experience working with private companies and sovereign entities in Latin American markets.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Mateo Morris has been an Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP since 2018. In this role, he focuses on corporate finance and capital markets law, specifically in equity and debt markets. He also serves as a Foreign Attorney at the firm since 2015. His work involves actively engaging in business development and building client relationships, contributing to the firm's growth and client service in Washington, D.C.
Education and Expertise
Mateo Morris holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business and Economic Law from Georgetown University, where he studied from 2014 to 2015. He also completed a Foreign Exchange program in European Union Law at The American University of Paris from 2008 to 2009. He earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Universidad de Los Andes, studying from 2005 to 2011, and obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Colombian Capital Markets from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in corporate finance and capital markets.
Background
Mateo Morris has a diverse educational background, having studied at multiple prestigious institutions. He began his legal education at Universidad de Los Andes, where he completed his J.D. He then expanded his knowledge with postgraduate studies in Colombian Capital Markets and international law at Georgetown University and The American University of Paris. His early career included internships at JONES DAY® and Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, where he gained practical experience in the legal field.
Professional Experience
Before joining Arnold & Porter, Mateo Morris interned at JONES DAY® in 2015 for three months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He also completed a nine-month internship at Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá in 2010. His internships provided him with foundational experience in legal practice, which he has built upon in his current roles, focusing on corporate finance and capital markets law.
Focus Areas
Mateo Morris specializes in corporate finance and capital markets law, with a particular emphasis on equity and debt markets. He has experience working with both private companies and sovereign entities in Latin American markets. His focus areas reflect his educational background and practical experience, enabling him to navigate complex legal issues in these sectors.