Matt Jackson

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Adjunct Professor of Law at DePaul University College of Law

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Matt Jackson is a Counsel at Sidley Austin LLP with 20 years of experience, co-leading the firms e-Discovery Group. He specializes in data analytics and eDiscovery, advising Fortune 100 clients on complex litigation, information governance, and the application of AI in law. He earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law.

He is recognized by Chambers USA as an expert in his field. Colleagues and clients describe him as “pragmatic, ” “highly intelligible, ” and “incredibly knowledgeable, ” noting his ability to align legal strategy with business goals.

In addition to his practice, Matt serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at his alma mater, DePaul University, where he teaches a course on eDiscovery.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

Unexpressive

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

AI in eDiscovery
He is a frequent author and speaker on leveraging AI and advanced analytics, viewing generative AI as a key tool for making legal review cheaper, faster, and better.
Information Governance
Advises top companies on best practices for information management, data preservation, defensible deletion, and discovery-readiness to mitigate risk.
Complex Litigation
Manages large-scale matters involving terabytes of data for clients in highly regulated industries, including financial services, life sciences, and energy.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Adjunct Professor of Law at DePaul University College of Law
2-2019
Counsel - Data Analytics and Discovery at Sidley Austin LLP
9-2017 - 2-2019
Managing Director at Clutch Group at Morae Global
1-2014 - 9-2017
AVP Head of US Delivery at Clutch Group a Morae Global Company

Education

1995 - 1999
Juris Doctrate from DePaul University College of Law
1991 - 1994
Bachelor's degree from DePaul University

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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Matt

Personality Compatibility


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