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Matthew J.Schwartz

Counsel
New York

O 212.908.3904

M 646.438.3174

Matthew J.Schwartz

Counsel

Matt is counsel in the firm’s Corporate Transactions & Securities group. He represents foreign and domestic issuers and underwriters in securities transactions, including public offerings, spin-offs, ATM offerings and PIPEs. He advises on compliance with Securities Act and Exchange Act regulations.

In addition, Matt advises company management, boards of directors and committees on corporate governance and best practices, including compliance with fiduciary duties and codes of conduct obligations, executive compensation issues, special committee matters and internal controls.

Focus Areas

  • Co-author, “SEC Indicates SPACs Should Provide Robust, Clear Disclosure Regarding Conflicts Between Insiders and Public Shareholders,” Mondaq.com, July 2021
  • “Closing Deals in the Digital Asset Space,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Coffee Chat Webinar Series – Session 1, July 2025

Community Activities

  • Foster Pride, Young Professionals Board

Education

  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2015,

    Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law, notes and articles editor

  • State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A., 2012,
    magna cum laude
    ,

    Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey