Matthew Steinway practices in the areas of litigation and government contracts.
Mr. Steinway is a 2022 graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, where he was a member of the Georgetown Journal of Law and Public Policy, and a graduate of the University of Michigan.
Litigation
His litigation practice focuses on education policy and institutional compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, including Title IV student aid; accreditation; change of ownership transactions; borrower defense to repayment issues; and Title IX, Clery Act and campus safety.
Mr. Steinway has extensive congressional experience, having worked on several high-profile federal campaigns and in the lobbying sector. He is currently a registered lobbyist. He regularly works with clients to develop advocacy and engagement strategies for issues related to higher education. He advocates before the U.S. Congress and U.S. Department of Education on higher education policy reform proposals.
Government Contracts
In his government contracts practice, Mr. Steinway provides representation on a number of related issues, including bid protests, FAR compliance, prime/subcontractor relations, and supply chain accountability issues. His practice mainly focuses on advising companies on compliance matters, including corporate governance and risk assessments.
Areas of Practice
- Trial
Admissions
- Maryland
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2022
- Georgetown Journal of Law and Public Policy - University of Michigan, B.A., 2014
Selected Publications
- Co-author, "Department of Defense's Proposed Rule Would Increase Cybersecurity-Related Burdens on Government Contractors and Subcontractors – Comments on Proposed Rule Due Soon," Duane Morris Alert, September 5, 2024
- Co-author, "Higher Education Sector Anxiously Awaits Department Updates on Third-Party Servicer Guidance and Incentive Compensation Rule," Duane Morris Alert, August 7, 2024
- Co-author, "NCAA Student-Athlete Settlement Proposal Takes Its Best Shot at Resolving Three Antitrust Cases," Duane Morris Alert, August 1, 2024
- Co-author, "Proposed Rule Regulating Online Education Now Open for Public Comment," Duane Morris Alert, July 31, 2024
- Co-author, "Department of Education's Title IX Final Rule Published," Duane Morris Alert, May 9, 2024
- Co-author, "Title IX Final Rule Released," Duane Morris Education Blog, April 19, 2024
- Co-author, "Department of Education Extends Data Reporting Deadline and Reiterates Intent to Implement the Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment Rules," Duane Morris Alert, April 3, 2024
Co-author, "Department of Education's New Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification and Ability to Benefit Regulations Challenge Institutions' Ability to Comply," Duane Morris Alert, November 22, 2023
- Co-author, "Department of Education Publishes Final Rules for Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment," Duane Morris Alert, September 29, 2023
Selected Speaking Engagements
- Co-presenter, “Title IV Online Seminar,” Distance Education Accrediting Commission, July 23, 2024
- Speaker, “Gainful Employment – The Final Rule,” American Association of Cosmetology Schools, Webinar, November 9, 2023
- Co-presenter, “Title IV Online Seminar,” Distance Education Accrediting Commission, November 2, 2023
Co-presenter, “Federal Update,” American Association of Cosmetology Schools Annual Convention (Houston, TX), October 14, 2023
- Co-presenter, “Federal Update,” American Association of Cosmetology Schools Hill Day Event (Washington, DC), March 12, 2023