LAW

I'm a partner at MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, LLC, an IP law firm headquartered in my hometown of Toledo, Ohio. We represent creators and innovators on patent, trademark, and copyright matters around the world. I work with brilliant people every day, and it's an absolute joy.

PHOTOGRAPHY

I like to take pictures. I'll get serious about sharing them soon.

OTHER INTERESTS

Tech, aviation, history, to name a few.

PERSONAL

I rarely wear a suit and tie and am most comfortable in jeans and flip-flops. I’ve worked in high rise buildings in Chicago and Washington, D.C., but prefer my 5th floor office that overlooks the Maumee River in my hometown, Toledo, OH. I love baseball (Go Guardians!) and hockey (Let's Go Red Wings!). I generally prefer the book, but occasionally favor the movie (The Hustler comes to mind). St. Pete Beach, Florida is one of my favorite places in the world. I’m a Mac. Photography is a hobby and a creative outlet. I have two sons; one is a mathematician and the other is a pilot. I'm neither of those things. My wife is my closest friend. I’m pretty sure I’m addicted to ice cream.

What's with the "J"? My first name is James, but if you call me that or 'Jim', I'll think you're looking for my dad. I've been 'Matt' my entire life. But, in the early 2000s, I realized the 'j' worked well in the then-new age of internet domains and usernames. So I've been @jmattbuchanan everywhere since then. But please, call me Matt.