Matthew Yeo
2026 ALI Fellow

Matthew Yeo brings to ALI more than two decades of expertise in international law, with a focus on trade and dispute resolution. As a partner at Steptoe LLP, he founded and led one of the world’s only dedicated World Trade Organization (WTO) practice groups, advising governments in over 40 WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Matthew’s work has spanned high-profile cases across multiple continents, including matters involving trade and climate policy, technology, subsidies, and international treaty compliance. He has also counseled governments on the negotiation of major trade agreements, such as the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Matthew’s commitment to public service is reflected in his longstanding pro bono efforts in voting rights, affordable housing, and workforce development. He served on the board of the DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice for nearly a decade, contributing to policy reform in the District of Columbia.