Matthew S. Hellman is a litigator.  He has contributed to several cases tried before the United States Supreme Court and presented numerous arguments in the Courts of Appeals and trial courts.  His cases involve a variety of issues such as intellectual property, entertainment law, and civil liberties.  He has also been involved in telecommunications litigation at the trial and appellate levels.

In 2010, Law360 recognized Mr. Hellman as a “Rising Legal Star” in the practice of Appellate Law.  In 2007, Jenner & Block recognized Mr. Hellman with the Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Pro Bono Award, which annually recognizes attorneys in the Firm with a strong commitment to pro bono or public service work.  Among other pro bono cases, Mr. Hellman has argued criminal cases three times in the Courts of Appeals, including two capital cases.

Mr. Hellman is member of the Firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice.  He is also a member of the Edward Coke Appellate Inn of Court, and an Associate Trustee for the Washington Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.