Matthew J. Van Wormer

Matt's practice focuses on the representation of mutual funds, closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds and their independent directors. He advises clients on the full range of issues that funds, their Boards and advisers encounter day-to-day including compliance matters, Section 15(c) contract approvals and disclosure issues. Matt also advises on legal issues relating to the organization and operation of investment companies, including the mergers of mutual funds. He also has substantial experience representing sponsors of unit investment trusts.

Bar & Court Admissions

• New York

Education

• J.D., Fordham University School of Law
• B.A., Georgetown University

Awards & Honors

• The Legal 500 U.S. (2012-2016, 2018-2020)

• Sullivan Earns Top Rankings in the 2020 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Press Release
  June 10, 2020
• Ramifications of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Open-End Investment Companies
  Client Alert
  March 16, 2020
• Sullivan Earns Top Rankings in the 2019 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Sullivan Press Release
  May 30, 2019
• Sullivan Ranked in the 2018 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Press Release
  May 30, 2018
• Sullivan Launches Corporate Governance and Board Advisory Practice
  Press Release
  November 9, 2017
• Sullivan Ranked in the 2016 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Press Release
  June 15, 2016
• Chapter 7, "Mutual Fund Operations," Mutual Funds: Law and Practice, Law Journal Press (co-author) (July 2011)
• Chapter 8, "Independent Accountants and Related Topics," Mutual Funds: Law and Practice, Law Journal Press (July 2011)
• "The Role of the Investment Company Chief Compliance Officer" (co-author), Practicing Law Institute, Mutual Fund Regulation, Clifford E. Kirsch (2006)