Krieg DeVault LLP

Mathew W. Norris

Of Counsel
Office: Indianapolis
mnorris@kdlegal.com
p: 317-238-6297
f: 317-636-1507

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Mathew W. Norris serves as Chair of Krieg DeVault’s Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy Practice. He possesses extensive experience before the Indiana General Assembly and the state of Indiana’s administrative agencies representing a wide array of clients including global corporations, national and statewide trade associations, gaming entities, and local government entities. During his nearly twenty years as a registered lobbyist, Mr. Norris has focused on issues ranging from state and local taxation, environmental concerns, alcoholic beverage matters, gaming, and general business issues. Mr. Norris also advises clients on coalition building and general issues management, having directed dozens of grassroots and grass-tops coalitions at the state and federal levels.  

Prior to joining Krieg DeVault, Mr. Norris worked at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as Of Counsel member in the Government Relations Group, and served as Vice President of the state’s largest independent governmental affairs firm. He began his career as a legislative intern and then as legislative assistant for the Senate Republican Caucus, serving under the current caucus Chairman.

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Representative Experience

  • Revised the sales tax collection process on gasoline sales to capture lost revenue for the state and ensure a level playing field for retailers
  • Directed a coalition of retail interests in a grassroots campaign to change Indiana’s alcoholic beverage laws, ultimately laying the groundwork for the legalization of Sunday alcohol sales
  • Represented the country’s largest gaming operator in their successful appeal to the Indiana Gaming Commission for approval of various casino license transfer applications.  
  • Reduced the tax rate and increased the marketing opportunities for one of the state’s casino operations to increase its ability to compete in the industry
  • Protected a state trust fund from attempts to divert the revenue for other unrelated uses, thus allowing for continued cleanup of leaking underground storage tanks
  • Defeated legislation that would have greatly reduced the job responsibilities and positive community impact of township government officials
  • Enacted legislation allowing private employers to implement a hiring preference for veterans

Professional Associations

  • Past President, Government Affairs Society of Indiana
  • Member, Indiana State University President's Advisory Council

Community Activities

  • Member, Noblesville, Indiana Fire Merit Commission
  • Boy Scouts of America, Pack 211 Leader

Seminars & Presentations

  • Presenter, "Legislative 101 Overview," Indiana Food and Fuel Association Annual Industry Summit, October 30, 2024
  • Presenter, "Legislative Preview," Indiana County Recorder's Association Southern District, October 16, 2024
  • Co-Presenter, "Legislative Preview: A Look Into Indiana's 2023 Legislative Session," Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, January 5, 2023
  • Instructor, "Practical Legislative Advocacy Training at the Indiana Statehouse," Indiana State Bar Association and Indiana Land Title Association continuing legal education seminar on effectively advocating at the Indiana Statehouse

Publications

  • Author, "Still Rockin' Even After All These Years," Indiana Food and Fuel Association's Fueling Indiana Magazine, December 2023
  • Author, "Start Your Engines," Indiana Food and Fuel Association's Fueling Indiana Magazine, May 2023
  • Co-Author, "Indiana House Votes to Reverse Indiana’s Ban on Smokable Hemp," February 24, 2021
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Education

  • J.D., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2004
  • B.A., Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2000

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana

Certifications

  • Legal Lean Sigma® White Belt
Practices & Industries
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Practices

  • Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Industries

  • Government
  • Gaming
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Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

April 25, 2025

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - February 2025

February 3, 2025

Firm News and Events

Matt Norris Named Chair of Krieg DeVault’s Governmental Affairs Practice

January 1, 2025

Krieg DeVault Podcast Series

Legislative Preview: A Look Into Indiana's 2023 Legislative Session (Podcast)

January 5, 2023

Business

Indiana House Votes to Reverse Indiana’s Ban on Smokable Hemp

February 24, 2021

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Mike McDaniel Presented Sagamore of the Wabash Award by Governor Holcomb

January 21, 2025

Firm News and Events

Greg Ellis Joins Krieg DeVault’s Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy Practice

January 17, 2025

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2024

November 22, 2024

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2024

October 4, 2024

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - July 2024

July 29, 2024

Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault’s Randall C. Head Elected as Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party

June 24, 2024

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Party Like It's July 1, 2024

June 5, 2024

Firm News and Events

The Indiana Lawyer Names Senior Associate Grant M. Achenbach a 2024 Up and Coming Lawyer

May 30, 2024

Thought Leadership

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - May 2024

May 21, 2024

Thought Leadership

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - March 2024

March 28, 2024

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - February 2024

February 14, 2024

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2023

November 9, 2023

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

The Indiana State Legislature and Current Issues Important to Hoosiers with Indiana Senator Rod Bray (Podcast)

November 7, 2023

Secured Lender

President Biden Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

November 2, 2023

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2023

October 4, 2023

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - June 2023

June 15, 2023

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - December 2022

December 20, 2022

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: Post Election - 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2022 

November 11, 2022

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: Election Preview - 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2022 

October 25, 2022

Firm News and Events

13 Krieg DeVault Attorneys Recognized by 2023 Best Lawyers®; 7 Named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® Listing; 1 Receives “Lawyer of the Year” Designation; 6 Receive “Ones to Watch” Designation

August 18, 2022

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - August 2022

August 11, 2022

Firm News and Events

Former Indiana State Senator Randy Head Joins Krieg DeVault’s Expanding Governmental Affairs Practice

July 20, 2022

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - June 2022

June 30, 2022

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - May 2022

May 10, 2022

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - April 2022

April 5, 2022

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - February 2022

February 3, 2022

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - December 2021

December 21, 2021

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2021

November 17, 2021

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2021

October 12, 2021

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government

July 29, 2021

Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault expands Governmental Affairs Practice by adding former Indiana State Medical Association Director of Government Relations, Grant Achenbach

July 13, 2021

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government

June 24, 2021

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government

May 27, 2021

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government

April 29, 2021

Municipal

American Rescue Plan Act Includes Money for State and Local Governments

March 31, 2021

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: Post Election

November 4, 2020

Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Take Five: Pre-Election

October 28, 2020

Firm News and Events

Amy M. Levander to Present at 2020 Executive Women in Healthcare Legislative Update

March 8, 2020

Thought Leadership

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government

December 3, 2019

Thought Leadership

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government

November 12, 2019

Firm News and Events

Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, Amy Levander, Named a 2019 Women of Influence Honoree by the Indianapolis Business Journal

October 31, 2019

Thought Leadership

Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government

October 7, 2019

Firm News and Events

Amy Levander Named Executive Director of Hoosier Women Forward

May 16, 2019

Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault expands Governmental Affairs Practice by adding Indiana State Government Industry Veteran Jennifer Ping

February 12, 2019

Firm News and Events

Amy M. Levander to speak at 2018 Health Care Legislation: Hot Topics to Watch

January 24, 2018

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  • Overview
  • Experience
  • Credentials
  • Practices & Industries

Mathew W. Norris serves as Chair of Krieg DeVault’s Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy Practice. He possesses extensive experience before the Indiana General Assembly and the state of Indiana’s administrative agencies representing a wide array of clients including global corporations, national and statewide trade associations, gaming entities, and local government entities. During his nearly twenty years as a registered lobbyist, Mr. Norris has focused on issues ranging from state and local taxation, environmental concerns, alcoholic beverage matters, gaming, and general business issues. Mr. Norris also advises clients on coalition building and general issues management, having directed dozens of grassroots and grass-tops coalitions at the state and federal levels.  

Prior to joining Krieg DeVault, Mr. Norris worked at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as Of Counsel member in the Government Relations Group, and served as Vice President of the state’s largest independent governmental affairs firm. He began his career as a legislative intern and then as legislative assistant for the Senate Republican Caucus, serving under the current caucus Chairman.

Representative Experience

  • Revised the sales tax collection process on gasoline sales to capture lost revenue for the state and ensure a level playing field for retailers
  • Directed a coalition of retail interests in a grassroots campaign to change Indiana’s alcoholic beverage laws, ultimately laying the groundwork for the legalization of Sunday alcohol sales
  • Represented the country’s largest gaming operator in their successful appeal to the Indiana Gaming Commission for approval of various casino license transfer applications.  
  • Reduced the tax rate and increased the marketing opportunities for one of the state’s casino operations to increase its ability to compete in the industry
  • Protected a state trust fund from attempts to divert the revenue for other unrelated uses, thus allowing for continued cleanup of leaking underground storage tanks
  • Defeated legislation that would have greatly reduced the job responsibilities and positive community impact of township government officials
  • Enacted legislation allowing private employers to implement a hiring preference for veterans

Professional Associations

  • Past President, Government Affairs Society of Indiana
  • Member, Indiana State University President's Advisory Council

Community Activities

  • Member, Noblesville, Indiana Fire Merit Commission
  • Boy Scouts of America, Pack 211 Leader

Seminars & Presentations

  • Presenter, "Legislative 101 Overview," Indiana Food and Fuel Association Annual Industry Summit, October 30, 2024
  • Presenter, "Legislative Preview," Indiana County Recorder's Association Southern District, October 16, 2024
  • Co-Presenter, "Legislative Preview: A Look Into Indiana's 2023 Legislative Session," Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, January 5, 2023
  • Instructor, "Practical Legislative Advocacy Training at the Indiana Statehouse," Indiana State Bar Association and Indiana Land Title Association continuing legal education seminar on effectively advocating at the Indiana Statehouse

Publications

  • Author, "Still Rockin' Even After All These Years," Indiana Food and Fuel Association's Fueling Indiana Magazine, December 2023
  • Author, "Start Your Engines," Indiana Food and Fuel Association's Fueling Indiana Magazine, May 2023
  • Co-Author, "Indiana House Votes to Reverse Indiana’s Ban on Smokable Hemp," February 24, 2021

Education

  • J.D., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2004
  • B.A., Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2000

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana

Certifications

  • Legal Lean Sigma® White Belt

Practices

  • Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy

Industries

  • Government
  • Gaming

Beyond the Office

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Camping

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Hiking

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Reading

 

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