Matt Somma
About Matt Somma
Matt Somma serves as the VP of M&A Transaction Risk, Reps and Warranties at Newfront, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a J.D. from St. John's University School of Law, cum laude.
Current Role at Newfront
Matt Somma serves as the Vice President of M&A Transaction Risk, Reps and Warranties at Newfront, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on managing transaction risks associated with mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the context of representations and warranties. His expertise contributes to the strategic decision-making process within the organization, ensuring that M&A activities are conducted with a thorough understanding of potential risks.
Professional Background
Matt Somma has a diverse professional background in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and transaction risk. He began his career at Paul Hastings as an Associate, where he worked on M&A, finance, energy, and bankruptcy from 2003 to 2007. He then transitioned to Locke Lord LLP as a Senior Associate, focusing on energy and project finance until 2010. Following that, he held various roles, including Counsel at Hunton & Williams LLP and Senior Executive Underwriter at The Hartford, before joining Newfront.
Education and Expertise
Matt Somma earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from St. John's University School of Law. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in M&A transaction risk and legal aspects of private equity.
Previous Employment History
Before his current role at Newfront, Matt Somma held several significant positions in the legal and underwriting sectors. He worked as an M&A Attorney at Nielsen from 2018 to 2019 and served as Senior Vice President and M&A Underwriter at BlueChip Underwriting Services from 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes a two-year tenure at The Hartford, where he specialized in M&A transaction risk and representations and warranties.