Matt Movafaghi
About Matt Movafaghi
Matt Movafaghi serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Tax Insurance Placements at CAC Specialty, a position he has held since 2023. With a diverse background in law and tax, he has previously worked at Chevron and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, among other institutions.
Work at CAC Specialty
Matt Movafaghi currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Head of Tax Insurance Placements at CAC Specialty. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's focus on tax insurance solutions. Prior to this role, he was the Senior Vice President of the Tax Insurance Practice at the same company from 2020 to 2023, where he developed expertise in tax-related insurance matters.
Education and Expertise
Matt Movafaghi has a strong educational background in law and computer science. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2002. He then attended The University of Texas School of Law, where he obtained his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he pursued a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation at New York University School of Law from 2013 to 2018, further enhancing his expertise in tax law.
Background
Before joining CAC Specialty, Matt Movafaghi held various positions in the legal and tax sectors. He worked at Chevron as Senior Tax Counsel from 2018 to 2020 and as Tax Counsel from 2014 to 2018. His earlier experience includes five years as an Associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP from 2009 to 2014. He also gained experience as a Summer Associate at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP in 2007 and 2008.
Professional Experience
Matt Movafaghi has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both technology and law. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Financial Engines from 2002 to 2006, where he applied his computer science knowledge. His legal career includes significant positions at major law firms and corporations, focusing on tax law and insurance.