Matthew Benavides, J.D., Ll.M.
About Matthew Benavides, J.D., Ll.M.
Matthew Benavides, J.D., LL.M., is a Senior Sales Executive in the Legal sector for Wisconsin and Illinois, currently employed at Thomson Reuters. He has extensive experience in patent law and client engagement, having held various roles at CPA Global and Clarivate, and has contributed to the field through presentations and teaching.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Matthew Benavides currently holds the position of Senior Sales Executive, Legal for the Wisconsin and Illinois regions at Thomson Reuters. He began this role in 2024 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin. His responsibilities include driving sales initiatives and providing legal solutions to clients within these states.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Benavides has an extensive educational background in law and science. He earned a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Cooley Law School, where he also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Law. Additionally, he studied Cellular Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BS). He was also a candidate for a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biotechnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Background
Matthew Benavides has a diverse professional background in both legal and sales roles within the intellectual property sector. He has worked for several organizations, including CPA Global, Clarivate, and Abbott Laboratories, where he held various positions ranging from patent attorney to sales executive. His experience spans over two decades, focusing on patent research, client engagement, and sales enablement.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matthew Benavides has contributed to various professional presentations and seminars. He has delivered talks on topics such as patent research and managing risks in IP licenses. He served as Vice-Chairman of the Greater West Bloomfield Cable Commission, appointed by the Mayor of Sylvan Lake, Michigan. He has also been involved in academia as an adjunct professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, teaching courses related to patent research and analytics.