Matt Koppitch is an adept political advocate with extensive experience in a broad range of government law matters.

With experience spanning all levels and branches of government, Matt Koppitch delivers results for clients who cover multiple industries and sectors. Touching on policy areas from economic development, energy, health care, taxation, and more, Matt routinely counsels and advises clients, candidates, and ballot campaigns on outreach, policy development, coalition building, communications, and political strategy as well as compliance and ethics.

Uniquely combining policy with the political, Matt serves clients’ needs through negotiating legislation and administrative rules, legislative and regulatory drafting, and providing legislative analysis and tracking. His wide-ranging campaign experience includes gubernatorial and congressional campaigns and both local and statewide ballot issues.

Matt’s political acumen also serves clients in other areas of law. As a consensus builder, he has represented businesses, developers, and political subdivisions in zoning and other land development issues. His extensive network of relationships assists clients in resolving complex situations, navigating bureaucracy, and troubleshooting regulatory issues.

Matt previously served as District Director for United States Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, advising on matters of policy, including financial services, banking, insurance, labor and employment, health care, and more. Additionally, Matt’s experience includes the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 1199; the Ohio Department of Commerce; the Ohio Lottery Commission; and the Ohio Governor’s Office.

Education

Capital University Law School, J.D. (2009) Jessup International Law Moot Court Team; Treasurer, Moot Court Executive Board; Team Fellow, National Moot Court Team; Order of the Curia

Wittenberg University, B.A. in Theater (2004)

Distinctions

Ones to Watch, The Best Lawyers in America® – Corporate Governance and Compliance Law; Government Relations (2021–2026)

Listed, Columbus CEO’s Top Lawyers – Government Relations Practice (2025)

Professional Activities

Member, Ohio Lobbying Association

Member, Ohio State Bar Association  Moyer - Legacy Committee

Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Member, Columbus Bar Association

Chair, Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Westerville (2016–2020)

Member, Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Westerville (2013–2020)

Vice Chair, Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Westerville (2015–2016)

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Publications

• Co-Speaker, "Legislative Session," Ohio Economic Development Association Annual Summit (October 2025)
• Co-Speaker, “Legal Update,” OEDA Annual Summit (September 2024)