With over two decades of experience at the intersection of politics and policy, Matt’s deep relationships, legislative know-how, and reputation for honest, sound judgment make him a go-to resource for groups in turmoil and those seeking legislation that improves their bottom lines. In a town filled with big talkers and over-promisers, clients find it refreshing when they can turn to a known problem-solver and crisis counselor—without fanfare or drama. Matt represents coalitions, start-ups, Fortune 100s, small businesses, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Among recent engagements, Matt advised the c-suite of a major pharmaceutical company during a drug pricing investigation, and he helped prepare a client-witness for a high-stakes appearance before a key congressional committee that successfully changed the terms of a legislative reform debate.

A native of Houston, Texas, Matt studied journalism at the Medill School at Northwestern University, where he first caught the political bug. Matt cut his teeth in Midwest battleground politics, working as a cub reporter before serving on statewide campaigns for U.S. Senate, Governor, and President.

Following law school at the University of Notre Dame, Matt spent nearly a decade on Capitol Hill as a top policy aide and lawyer for Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX). Widely respected on both sides of the aisle, Matt developed and passed over 50 bipartisan bills in Congress. On Capitol Hill, Matt recruited and supervised a talented team of lawyers and staff, several of whom now serve in key roles in the Trump Administration and Congress—including at the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Through his work as a senior principal at two of D.C.’s top integrated lobbying and communications firms, Matt understands modern issue advocacy campaigns. He led Podesta Group’s Tech Telecom & IP sector practice and represented more than a dozen of the world’s most innovative technology companies. He has been quoted in, among other publications, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, Politico, The Hill, Morning Consult, National Journal, Legal Times, CQ Roll Call, The Atlantic, and Techdirt.

Matt lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with his wife, Kate, and their four children.