Managing Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Matthew Keen has practiced labor and employment law at Ogletree Deakins since 1987. He has been recognized as a top lawyer by Chambers and North Carolina Legal Elite and serves on the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors. He was named Managing Shareholder in 2016, with a goal of focusing on recruiting, leadership, and strategic vision. Matthew also serves on the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee. 

Ogletree Deakins partners with a variety of diversity organizations, and LCLD plays an important role in their activities. In 2015, the firm was ranked No. 1 for Black or African American lawyers on the American Lawyer Diversity Scorecard and received the Thomas L. Sager Award from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. 

Joined LCLD 2009

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Highlights of LCLD Participation 

Fellows Program
Fellows nominated:
2021: Grace Ristuccia; 2020: Caroline Tang; 2019: Stephen Quezada; 2018: Jacqueline Barrett; 2017: Kristy Offitt; 2016: Dinah L. Choi; 2015: Daniel Sulton; 2014: Elizabeth Marie Ebanks; 2013: Min S. Suh; 2012: Monique Gougisha Doucette; 2011: Thornell Williams, Jr.

Pathfinder Program
Pathfinders selected:
2021: Tiaundra Gordon-Foster, Natalie Hernandez; 2020: Norma Manjarrez

1L LCLD Scholars Program
Scholars hosted:
2021: Margaret Foss, Sophie Kim, Holly Morrison; 2019: Yeva Mikaelyan, Jenna Jonjua, Taylor Carter; 2018: Ariel Clarke, Renel Datulma, Agustin Martinez; 2017: Julius Halstead, Yebin Ki, Brazitte Poole; 2013: Todd Hightower; 2012: Dino A. Bovell, Jr., Jia Li

Success in Law School Mentoring Program
Mentors provided: 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

Attendance
Annual Meeting (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016)
Leadership Summit (2017, 2016)

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Member: C. Matthew Keen

Diversity Professionals: Rebecca Baumgartner

Communications: Mary Lou Field