Matthew Watson
About Matthew Watson
Matthew Watson serves as System Corporate Counsel at CommonSpirit Health, where he provides legal counsel for IT purchases and manages legal aspects of contracts. He has a background in law and political science, with prior experience at HealthTrio LLC and a strong focus on optimizing legal workflows in corporate settings.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Matthew Watson serves as System Corporate Counsel at CommonSpirit Health, a role he has held since 2018. In this position, he provides legal counsel for IT purchases and service lines within the organization, which has a valuation of $29 billion. Watson specializes in managing the relationship between the legal department and IT Contracting teams, ensuring effective communication and workflow optimization. His responsibilities include overseeing the legal aspects of both national and divisional/local contracts for clinical and enterprise applications.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Watson has a strong educational background in law and the humanities. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from Arapahoe Community College from 2005 to 2007. He then attended the University of Denver, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Political Science from 2006 to 2009. Watson furthered his education at the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from 2010 to 2013. His expertise includes advising on offshore resource strategies within the legal framework of a large corporation.
Background
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Matthew Watson worked at HealthTrio LLC in various legal roles. He began as a Law Clerk from 2011 to 2014, where he played a key role in developing IT contract templates and legal-security workflows following a major company merger. He then served as Corporate Counsel from 2014 to 2018, managing legal aspects of contracts in the Greater Denver Area. Additionally, he worked as a Private Piano Teacher at MW Piano from 2005 to 2011.
Achievements
During his tenure at HealthTrio LLC, Matthew Watson contributed significantly to the legal department by developing IT contract templates and establishing legal-security workflows. His work was particularly impactful following a major company merger, which required a comprehensive approach to legal documentation and compliance. At CommonSpirit Health, he continues to leverage his experience in managing legal contracts and optimizing workflows between the legal and IT departments.