Matthew Dursa

Matthew Dursa has a diverse and extensive work experience. Matthew started their career as a Third Mate at the Military Sealift Command from 2002 to 2004. Matthew then joined the U.S. Navy in 2008, where they held various positions, including Legal Assistance Attorney and Deputy Staff Judge Advocate. During their time in the Navy, they provided legal services to Navy commands, defended litigation cases, and tried affirmative lawsuits. Matthew was also involved in investigations and negotiations of admiralty claims and received recognition for their role in felony court-martial prosecution. In 2016, Dursa joined the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer, overseeing the initiation and adjudication of civil liabilities. Matthew was later promoted to Deputy Assistant Director, Field Operations, Trade, where they provided oversight to multiple trade programs. In 2019, they joined W. S. Darley & Co. as the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.

Matthew Dursa attended State University of New York Maritime College from 1998 to 2002, where they earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Naval Architecture. After completing their undergraduate education, they went on to Tulane University Law School from 2004 to 2007, obtaining a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a focus on Admiralty and Maritime Law.

In 2007, Matthew obtained a license to practice law in Maryland from the Maryland Court of Appeals. Matthew then pursued further education at the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business from 2019 to 2020, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Business Administration and Management, General.

Based on the provided information, it can be concluded that Matthew Dursa has a background in both naval architecture and law, with additional expertise in business administration and management.