Overview
Insurance Transactions & Compliance
Matt negotiates and drafts transaction documents and assists with entity formation and corporate governance. He also liaises with state regulators and prepares insurance regulatory filings and other change-of-control documents.
Prior Experience
Immediately prior to joining Faegre Drinker, Matt was a corporate associate in the New York City office of an international law firm. During law school, he worked in the legislative department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, where he advocated for expanded veterans benefits on Capitol Hill. He also previously served for nearly a decade with the United States Army, including three combat deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, for which he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge.
Personal Interests
In his free time, Matt enjoys hiking, winter sports and reading nonfiction.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
New York
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. (2021)
Columbia University
B.A. in Political Science, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa (2017)
Insights & Events
Other Perspectives
- NAIC Proposal on Credit Ratings Causing Market Disruption
Co-author, New York Law Journal (Oct. 1, 2023) - U.S. Insurance Regulators Ask: What Is a ‘Bond’?”)
Co-author, International Bar Association (July 27, 2022)
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Matt has an active pro bono practice, assisting small business owners and nonprofits. He is also accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans with their claims for disability benefits.
Professional Associations
- Irish American Bar Association of New York