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Matthew Whipple

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Vice President of Risk Management and Senior Counsel at Wohlsen Construction Company
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Matthew Whipple is the Vice President of Risk Management and Senior Counsel at Wohlsen Construction Company. With a Doctor of Law from William and Mary Law School, he leads in contracts, claims management, and insurance. Previously, he was a member of the Construction and Commercial Litigation groups at Eckert Seamans.

Outside of his legal career, Matthew has demonstrated a strong commitment to community and organizational leadership. He served as a core member and Senior Warden for Jonahs Call Anglican Church, where he helped establish its strategic purpose and guide the organization through a significant leadership transition.

He has served as the Chair of the Allegheny County Bar Associations Construction Law Section.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Risk Management and Senior Counsel
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Personality Overview

How Matthew shows up

Consensus Focused
Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Priorities

Topics Matthew cares about

Construction Risk
As VP of Risk Management, he oversees contracts, claims, insurance, and safety programs for a major construction company, mitigating project and enterprise risks.
Professional Development
Expressed enthusiasm for participating in Wohlsen's "Leadership in Action" cohort, highlighting a commitment to continuous professional growth.
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Career

Work history

12-2020
Vice President of Risk Management and Senior Counsel
Wohlsen Construction Company
2-2020 - 12-2020
Director of Risk Management
Wohlsen Construction Company
3-2016 - 1-2020
Member
Eckert Seamans
9-2007 - 3-2016
Associate Attorney
Eckert Seamans
1-2010 - 12-2019
Senior Warden
Jonah's Call Anglican Church
In the press

Media appearances

Conversation: Matthew Whipple of Wohlsen Construction Company. Featured in Commercial Property & Business Journal (CPBJ)
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Wohlsen Appoints Vice President of Risk Management and Senior Counsel. Featured in Wohlsen Construction Company – RSS Feed
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Education
2004 - 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
William and Mary Law School
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Pennsylvania
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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