Michael Matthews LAW ‘25 is a 2023 Law and Public Policy Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law. Michael graduated with Honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2015 with a B.S. in Law and Legal Studies. While at West Point, Michael penned and defended his thesis concerning viable options for the prosecution of transnational terrorists in a world without military commissions. Michael is involved in Temple Law’s Veterans Law, International Law, and Tax and Bankruptcy societies.
Prior to law school, Michael served in the Active Duty Army for over six years. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, Michael ultimately achieved the rank of Captain. The majority of his military career was spent serving in the 101st Airborne Division with whom he deployed to Afghanistan in 2016-17 in support of the NATO mission- Inherent Resolve. His service also saw time spent leading soldiers in South Korea and across the nation in Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Washington State.
This summer, Michael is working with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. His policy interests include national security, veterans’ services, and international law.