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Matthew Lai
At Woodside Priory Since: 08/01/2012
Department: Social Science
Teams Coached: Fall - High School Cross Country, Spring - High School Track & Field
Bachelors Degree:
Stanford University, B.A. Stanford University
Masters Degree:
M.A., Columbia Law, J.D.
Classroom: Rm. 10
Office: Anselm House
Help Hours:
Everyday before 4 p.m.
Phone: 650-851-6170
Email: mlai@prioryca.org
Biography:
I grew up in Kansas and graduated from Stanford University with a BA in
Science, Technology & Society and a MA in Sociology.
From 2001-2004,
I worked at Priory as a Residential Faculty member, taught Middle
School Health and Physical Education, and coached Cross Country and
Track & Field. After leaving Priory, I moved to New York to attend
Columbia Law School where I was a Revson Public Interest Fellow and
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.
While in law school, I represented children
in cases involving special education, juvenile immigration, neglect and
abuse, and foster care. I also assisted the U.S. Attorney's Office in
the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children, and worked
for the Drug Enforcement Administration investigating money laundering
and drug-related crimes.
Prior to returning to the Priory to become the
Dean of Residential Life, I was an attorney in the Litigation department
at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP in New York.
In my free time, I
enjoy running, cycling, swimming, and being outdoors in general. I have
competed in 10 triathlons, though I've now"retired" to focus on running
again.