Matt Hartman

Matt joined Senator Jehlen’s staff in January of 2016 as Chief of Staff, having previously worked for Senator Ken Donnelly of Arlington. A former long-term resident of Somerville with continuing ties to the community, Matt has participated in many local civic activities. He oversees the day-to-day operations of Sen. Jehlen’s office. He has worked in several state offices in the House and Senate as well as the Federal District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

Matt graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 2012 where he was a Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy working in the Administration of Governor Deval Patrick. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

Education

• JD Suffolk University Law School (2009 — 2012)
• BFA Rochester Institute of Technology (2000 — 2004)

Companies

• Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Patricia D. Jehlen Massachusetts State Senate (2016)
• Legal Counsel, Office of Senator Ken Donnelly Massachusetts State Senate (2013 — 2016)
• Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Ken Donnelly Massachusetts State Senate (2013 — 2013)
• Legal Intern Senate Committee on Ways and Means, MA General Court (2012 — 2012)
• Owner Matthew L. Hartman (2004 — 2011)
• Legal Intern Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (2011 — 2011)
• Fellow Rappaport Fellowship for Law and Public Policy (2011 — 2011)
• Legal Intern Massachusetts House of Representatives, Joint Committee on Revenue (2010 — 2011)
• Research Assistant for Professor Renee Landers Suffolk University Law School (2010 — 2011)