In addition, Matthew regularly assists clients with the negotiation of agreements relating to project execution, such as declarations of covenants, reciprocal easement agreements, construction easements, commercial condominium regimes, affordable housing covenants, license agreements, public use easements, and deeds.
Prior to joining Venable, Matthew was an associate at a Northern Virginia law firm, where he coordinated the preparation, filing, and management of land use and zoning applications in multiple jurisdictions throughout the region. Matthew also previously served as a presidential management fellow and financial management analyst at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Office of Block Grant Assistance. While at HUD, Matthew assisted with the development and administration of federal community development regulations and policies. He also assisted with administrative enforcement proceedings during a rotation with the HUD Office of General Counsel.