Matthew Stern

Associate
Matt Stern

Matthew Stern provides clients with practical legal advice on privacy and data security matters. Matt advises on the complexities of state consumer privacy laws and federal regulations, including the Department of Justice’s “Bulk Data” rule and the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFA), ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards. His decade spent working at the U.S. Senate and U.S. Department of Education (ED) has afforded Matt keen insight into federal government operations in legislation, implementation, and oversight. He uses this knowledge to evaluate privacy enforcement risks and counsel clients on compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Matt's most recent federal government experience was as the assistant director for policy and intergovernmental affairs at the National Assessment Governing Board, ED, where he crafted legislative recommendations; communicated budget and appropriations needs for the program; engaged with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill; and framed policy issues for the board's consideration. Prior to joining the board staff, Matt was a professional staff member for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, developing K-12 education policy and legislative strategy for the committee.

During law school, Matt was a Venable summer associate and worked as a staff member of American University’s Administrative Law Review.

Experience

Government Experience

  • Assistant director for policy and intergovernmental affairs, National Assessment Governing Board, U.S. Department of Education
  • Staff member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate
  • Presidential management fellow, U.S. Department of Education

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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. cum laude American University, Washington College of Law 2023
    • Senior staff member, Administrative Law Review
  • M.S. Education University of Pennsylvania 2013
  • B.A. Political Science Boston University 2011

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia