Matthew Runyen

Matthew Runyen has extensive work experience in the legal field, with a focus on technology, cybersecurity, and procurement. Matthew is currently a Vice President at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, where they oversee the legal function for technology, contracts, privacy, and cybersecurity. Prior to this role, Matthew served as the General Counsel at the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), where they advised and collaborated with senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, cybersecurity, and data privacy. Matthew also held the position of Deputy General Counsel at DoIT, where they supervised the legal team and handled a wide range of legal matters. Before that, Matthew worked as an Attorney Advisor at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where they reviewed contracts and provided legal advice on procurement and fiscal laws. Matthew also served as Senior Counsel/Deputy General Counsel for the State of Illinois, where they focused on IT/telecommunications, procurement, and intellectual property issues.

Matthew Runyen's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Government as well as Psychology from Georgetown University, which they obtained from 1999 to 2003. Matthew then pursued their Doctor of Law (JD) degree at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, completing it from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, they studied Law at the University of Lucerne, although specific dates of enrollment are not provided. Matthew Runyen has also obtained several certifications, including Fellow of Information Privacy, Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). These certifications were earned in 2022 from institutions such as the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and (ISC)².