Matthew J. Allen was born in Lubbock, Texas. Mr. Allen graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in 2003 and with a J.D. in 2007. While at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Mr. Allen was awarded the CALI Award of Excellence in Property Law and was initiated as a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity. Mr. Allen's practice specializes in oil and gas conservation matters before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Mr. Allen advises small businesses as acting general counsel regarding various matters. Mr. Allen is a member of the Mineral Lawyers Society of Oklahoma City, the American Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Oklahoma County Bar Association and is licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.