Matthew is one of the foremost authorities on United States export control law and regulations. He developed this reputation during his more-than 30-year career shaping and applying those regulations at the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. At Akin, Matthew assists global clients in navigating the rapidly evolving U.S. export control regime.

During his tenure as BIS’ Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade and Technology Security, Matthew was instrumental in developing and implementing export control policies intended to protect sensitive technologies and prevent their proliferation to unauthorized entities. His leadership in this role was pivotal in ensuring the strategic trade and technology security of the United States, contributing to national security and economic interests.

Prior to being named the Bureau’s first Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Borman served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at BIS. During this period, he was deeply involved in the development and implementation of export control, nonproliferation, and defense industrial base policies, studies, and decisions. Of particular significance, Borman worked quickly to assemble a coalition of 38 countries to implement coordinated controls against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine and served as the co-chair of export control working groups with the European Commission, Japan and the Republic of Korea.

In addition to leading dozens of significant enforcement actions, Matt also led responses to legislative, General Accountability Office and Inspector General inquiries.

Earlier in his career, Matthew was involved in updating the Export Administration Act and assisting former Warsaw Pact and Soviet republics in the development of their export control laws.