Areas of Practice

• Labor and Employment Law
• Municipal Law

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2001, With High Distinction
• University of Iowa, B.S., Psychology, 1995, With Honors

Bar Admissions

• Iowa 2001
• District of Columbia 2001
• Minnesota 2001
• Nebraska 2001

Court Admissions

• United States Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit

Memberships

• Inns of Court
• Iowa State Bar Association
• Nebraska State Bar Association
• District of Columbia Bar Association

Matthew S. Brick

“Working with clients is what I do best. Whether it’s advising employers on company policies or helping settle disputes, I always want to procure the best outcome for those I represent. I’ll keep working until I do.”

Matt Brick is a shareholder of Brick Gentry P.C. He specializes in labor and employment matters, as well as the representation of municipalities. Matt represents clients in state and federal court, arbitration and mediation, as well as administrative agencies. As part of his focus, Matt advises employers on employee discipline procedures and assists with drafting, reviewing and revising general employment policies, contracts and affirmative action programs. Matt also works with employers on union-related matters, such as unfair labor practice charges and negotiating collective-bargaining agreements.

Prior to joining the Firm, Matt worked for Vinson & Elkins, LLP in Dallas, Texas, defending and advising clients in a wide range of labor and employment issues. Matt has extensive civil litigation experience defending employees, employers and public entities on matters such as wrongful termination, discrimination disputes, wage and hours cases and a variety of other statutory and common-law claims.

Representative Work Experience

• Bridgestone/Firestone
• The City of Windsor Heights
• The City of Waukee
• Swift Foods

Awards

Matt is the 2003 recipient of the Iowa League of Cities’ Outstanding Young City Council Member Award.

Summer Clerkship

United States District Court, Chambers of Judge Robert W. Pratt, Des Moines, Iowa

Additional Professional Experience

City Council Member, 2002-2003

Matt was responsible for planning and overseeing the annual City budget, managing the public works, capital planning, marketing, and special events committees, final approval over the appointment and termination of City employees, and passage of all City ordinances, resolutions and motions.