Matthew Wessel

I lead the Client Technology and Litigation Support team for Thompson Coburn specializing in eDiscovery, data analytics, trial technology and information governance. I have over a decade of experience assisting clients with complex legal and technology needs that arise from litigation, expansive regulation and complex contractual relationships.

 Designed technical solutions and deployment strategies for complex SaaS systems in the area of information governance, compliance and eDiscovery from pre-sales stage through litigation resolution and archival.  Provided account management leadership of geographically diverse teams and operated as escalation point for conflict resolution with clients, internal resources, and partnerships.  Prepared and maintained budget forecasts on projects and tracked revenue on a quarterly and monthly basis. Liaised with finance department on billing services and products. Provided guidance for contract clause interpretation and application throughout the billing cycle.  Managed multi-million dollar projects with high success rates in customer satisfaction and internal operations. Demonstrated history of driving positive CSAT levels, high net promoter scores and repeat business.

 Represented general contractors, owners, design professionals and subcontractors in defense of construction claims, including premises liability, construction negligence, OCIP/CCIP and commercial general litigation matters.  Worked with insured clients and their carriers to obtain the best possible results for both, including early claim assessment, detailed case-handling strategy, budgeting, and successful resolution of disputes.  Managed all aspects of complex litigation including fact discovery, document review, expert discovery, depositions and settlement.

 Conducted extensive pre-trial discovery and motion practice.  Performed in-depth research and analysis for areas of law including construction, insurance coverage, reinsurance, casualty, employment, environmental and commercial and contract disputes.  Participated in settlement, mediation and arbitration processes for successful resolution of complex commercial litigation.  Communicated extensively with clients in order to evaluate and achieve client objectives and provide effective case resolutions.