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Matthew D.Coatney

Chief Information Officer
Dayton

O 937.443.6929

M 937.760.7055

Matthew D.Coatney

Chief Information Officer

As Chief Information Officer, Matt oversees the firm’s information technology staff and resources, including AI and analytics, business applications, hardware infrastructure, litigation support, telecommunications and user support. He is responsible for deploying technology solutions and process improvements that make it easy for our clients to do business with us, and that enable our lawyers and staff to provide superior client service. Matt also directs the firmwide library operation, which organizes all legal reference materials and assists users with research.

Matt has over 25 years’ global experience in the IT field and 13 years serving in executive leadership roles in the legal industry. He is a results-oriented, collaborative leader committed to innovation and implementing technology solutions that enhance efficiency and create value. He has developed advanced AI and analytics tools for some of the world’s largest and most prestigious organizations in a variety of industries including legal, healthcare, financial services, energy, defense and transportation.

Focus Areas

  • Selected to Law360’s Legal Tech Editorial Advisory Board, 2024, 2025

Professional Associations

  • International Legal Technology Association
  • Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
  • Technology First, Board of Directors

Professional Activities

  • Wright State University Soin College of Business, Adjunct Professor (AI and Analytics)

Community Activities

  • Brigid’s Path, Board of Directors and member of the Executive Committee, 2016-2019

Education

  • The Ohio State University, M.S., 2003,
    summa cum laude
  • The Ohio State University, B.S., 2000,
    summa cum laude