Matthew Stern

Associate
Matt Stern

Matthew Stern advises on state and federal privacy, data security, and public policy matters. Matt helps clients comply with state consumer privacy laws and cross-border data transfer requirements, while tracking legislative and regulatory developments involving consumer data, data brokers, surveillance pricing, and privacy issues. He counsels on legislative strategy, developing policy advocacy materials for engagement with Congress, state legislatures, and executive agencies. With a decade of experience at the U.S. Senate and U.S. Department of Education (ED), Matt provides insight into the development and implementation of laws and regulations, helping clients assess risk, navigate evolving requirements, and develop compliance strategies.

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 education policy and legislative strategy for the committee.

Experience

Government Experience

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

Insights

Credentials
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Education

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

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia

Recognition
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  • Best Lawyers in AmericaOnes to Watch, Technology Law, 2026