Matt Murphy is an experienced litigator who represents clients in a variety of industries, including financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, insurance carriers, and health insurers. Matt focuses his practice on governmental investigations that require creative problem solving, from a business-oriented lawyer and strategic counselor. He also has extensive experience in complex civil litigation in federal and state courts throughout the nation. Before joining O’Melveny, Matt served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
Honors & Awards
- Recipient, Warren Christopher Values Award for exemplifying O’Melveny’s values of uncompromising excellence, distinctive leadership, and superior citizenship (2020)
- Litigation Co-Chair, OMM Summer Associate Program (2017-2020)
- Recipient, Sanctuary For Families’ “Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement” Award (2019)
- Member, OMM Employment Committee
- Member, OMM Pro Bono Committee
Admissions
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- US District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Education
- Boston College Law School, J.D.
- Boston College, B.A., English
Professional Activities
Author
- “Work-Related Text Messages: An Invitation to Government Review,” Corporate Counsel (April 1, 2020)
- From Chancery Court to Federal Court: The Obstacles To A Post-Trulia Migration, The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, Vol. 50, No. 4 (2017)
Pro Bono
- Matt maintains an active pro bono practice, where he focuses largely on representing children and victims of violent crimes. He has partnered with organizations including Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), Legal Services for New York City, and Sanctuary for Families.