Matthew Gries is a member of Sutherland’s Tax Practice Group and has experience in a wide variety of federal tax matters. He regularly represents both corporate taxpayers and tax-exempt organizations, including universities; private foundations; religious, charitable and educational organizations; and family offices having philanthropic services as a part of their functions.

Matthew’s experience has included both planning and tax controversy work. He has represented clients during the audit process, before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office of Appeals and before the National Office of the IRS in connection with requests for rulings and technical advice. Matthew also has represented clients before the U.S. Tax Court and several U.S. courts of appeals.

Before joining Sutherland, Matthew served as a law clerk for the Honorable Robert R. Beezer of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.