Matthew Pope
About Matthew Pope
Matthew Pope serves as the Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel at Redwood Trust, Inc., where he advises on legal and business issues for a $2 billion finance company. He has extensive experience in securities law, corporate governance, and compliance, having previously worked at Latham & Watkins and Redwood Trust in various legal roles.
Current Role at Redwood Trust
Matthew Pope serves as the Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel at Redwood Trust, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he advises the executive team and board of directors on strategic legal and business issues for the $2 billion NYSE-listed finance company. He leads all aspects of the legal function, including public company governance and strategic transactions. His responsibilities encompass managing compliance and risk management infrastructure, handling capital markets activities, and overseeing secured financing transactions.
Previous Experience at Redwood Trust
Matthew Pope has a history with Redwood Trust, having held the position of Vice President and Deputy General Counsel from 2013 to 2019, and later as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for one year in 2019-2020. During his tenure, he developed a broad transactional practice and specialized in financing emerging and public companies, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance. He was involved in various corporate and transactional matters, including portfolio investments and strategic partnerships.
Experience at Latham & Watkins
Before joining Redwood Trust, Matthew Pope worked at Latham & Watkins LLP as an Associate from 2005 to 2013. During his eight years at the firm, he developed deep expertise in public and private securities offerings. His work included advising clients on a wide range of legal issues related to corporate governance and compliance, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in-house.
Education and Qualifications
Matthew Pope holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from New York University School of Law, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley, from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in corporate law, securities law compliance, and strategic legal advisory.
Legal Expertise and Specializations
Matthew Pope has developed a successful track record in various legal domains, including privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property, and brand/reputation protection. His expertise extends to corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance. He is known for building strong relationships with business leaders and mentoring a team of attorneys and compliance professionals.