Matthew Peterson

Matthew Peterson is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in ethics, labor, and employment law, currently serving as a Senior Attorney at U.S. Customs and Border Protection since December 2021. In this role, Matthew defends agency personnel decisions in administrative litigation, while also drafting legal documents and briefs. Prior to this position, Matthew held roles at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of the Chief Counsel, where responsibilities included representing federal employees in personnel disputes, and at Kator, Parks, Weiser & Harris as an Associate Attorney focused on civil practice. Matthew's legal background also includes judicial clerkships and internships, where substantial research and opinion drafting contributed to various courts and government agencies. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon.