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Matthew Hafelein

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Matthew (Matt) specializes in intellectual property, specifically copyright and trademark issues, as well as general business representation. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of laws regarding works made-for-hire, IP assignment and licensing, non-disclosure agreements and trade secrets.

He received his B.A. in Finance from the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. Matthew passed the IL state bar exam in 2009. Prior to law school, he worked at The Northern Trust Company as a portfolio accounting analyst, assisting Fortune 500 companies with their ERISA reporting requirements. Since then, he has worked at several small law firms focused on representing consumers and small businesses. He also enjoys working with Lawyers for the Creative Arts, a Chicago-based non-profit that provides pro bono legal service to the arts community.

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Illinois 2009

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San Diego*

8880 Rio San Diego Drive

Rio Vista Tower 8th Floor 

San Diego, California 92108

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© 2025 Thinkinlaw LLC All Rights Reserved

*Legal services in California are provided by attorneys admitted in California. Thinkinlaw LLC does not maintain a physical office in California

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Matthew Hafelein

Attorney

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Matthew Hafelein

Attorney

Matthew (Matt) specializes in intellectual property, specifically copyright and trademark issues, as well as general business representation. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of laws regarding works made-for-hire, IP assignment and licensing, non-disclosure agreements and trade secrets.

He received his B.A. in Finance from the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. Matthew passed the IL state bar exam in 2009. Prior to law school, he worked at The Northern Trust Company as a portfolio accounting analyst, assisting Fortune 500 companies with their ERISA reporting requirements. Since then, he has worked at several small law firms focused on representing consumers and small businesses. He also enjoys working with Lawyers for the Creative Arts, a Chicago-based non-profit that provides pro bono legal service to the arts community.

Admissions
Illinois 2009

Matthew (Matt) specializes in intellectual property, specifically copyright and trademark issues, as well as general business representation. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of laws regarding works made-for-hire, IP assignment and licensing, non-disclosure agreements and trade secrets.

He received his B.A. in Finance from the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. Matthew passed the IL state bar exam in 2009. Prior to law school, he worked at The Northern Trust Company as a portfolio accounting analyst, assisting Fortune 500 companies with their ERISA reporting requirements. Since then, he has worked at several small law firms focused on representing consumers and small businesses. He also enjoys working with Lawyers for the Creative Arts, a Chicago-based non-profit that provides pro bono legal service to the arts community.

Admission
Illinois 2009

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