About Matthew
Matthew Schlau took an indirect path to the law. He studied philosophy at the University of California, Santa Barbara, earning a B.A. in 2007, then turned to legal studies at Southwestern Law School, where he completed his J.D. in 2011. Those academic choices suggest a mind comfortable with both abstract reasoning and practical argument.
After law school, Schlau built his practice in California. Public records list him as admitted to practice in the state. He joined the small-firm world and over time assumed greater responsibility for client matters and firm management. In 2017 he became principal lawyer at Schlau Rogers, a role that placed him at the center of daily casework and the firm’s strategic decisions.
Colleagues describe Schlau as methodical and precise. He tends to break complex problems into manageable parts and to set clear timelines for action. He favors direct communication with clients. That approach shapes how cases move from intake to resolution.
At Schlau Rogers, Schlau handles a range of matters for clients across California. His work involves drafting pleadings, counseling clients on procedural posture, and managing negotiation and litigation where necessary. He is involved in the practical details of cases while also attending to broader case strategy and client objectives.
Outside case files, Schlau has maintained ties to professional circles. He joined a professional association in 2014 and remains listed as a member. That affiliation keeps him connected to changes in the law and to peers across the state.
Schlau’s résumé is straightforward. He moved from undergraduate studies in philosophy to a law degree, then into practice and firm leadership. He has focused his professional life on representing clients in California and on steering the work of Schlau Rogers since becoming principal.
He currently practices in California at Schlau Rogers, serving clients across the state.
