Dr. Matthew Fishbein

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Fishbein is an Adjunct Professor at Penn Carey Law, where he focuses on litigation and white-collar criminal defense. He has a distinguished career as a litigation partner at Debevoise & Plimpton, specializing in complex commercial litigation and internal investigations. Prior to his tenure at Debevoise, Fishbein held senior executive roles in the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for both the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, where he served as Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division. His experience includes overseeing significant investigations and trials in both federal and state courts, where he has tried 25 cases and argued numerous appeals in appellate courts. Fishbein has also played a pivotal role in defending major international corporations in multi-jurisdictional criminal investigations. Beyond his legal practice, he serves as a mediator for the New York Peace Institute and has acted as a Special Master for the Appellate Division. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been involved with several community organizations, including the Brooklyn Historical Society and the Bronx Defenders.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Penn Carey Law • Philadelphia, PA

Litigation Partner

— Present

Debevoise & Plimpton •

Focused on white-collar criminal defense and complex commercial litigation.

Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney

— Present

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York •

Oversaw the Criminal Division.

Executive Assistant District Attorney

— Present

Office of the Brooklyn District Attorney •

Oversaw the Investigations Division.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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