MATTHEW GLAVIN

(Illinois)

With more than 25 years of experience in Illinois politics, government and lobbying, Matt Glavin helps his clients navigate the complex legislative and regulatory landscape in Illinois.

Former Chief of Staff, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; Former Deputy Director , Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; Former Deputy Press Secretary, US Senator Dick Durbin

11-15 years

2026 The Best Lawyers in America, Government Policy and Public Strategies.

2023 Loyola University Chicago School of Law, St. Robert Bellarmine Award, for distinguished contributions to the profession and to the School of Law.

As the founder of Statehouse Solutions, LLC, Matt Glavin helps clients navigate the complex legislative and regulatory landscape in Illinois. His background in politics, law, government, and managing in-house government affairs operations for large corporations, allows him to bring unique value to his clients.

Before founding Statehouse Solutions, Matt served as managing director and shareholder at Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, where he focused his client work in Springfield. Previously, he was the national director of Government Affairs for American Water, overseeing legislative and regulatory policy in 47 states for the largest privately owned water utility in the country. He also has extensive experience handling policy and regulatory matters before the Illinois Commerce Commission, the state's primary utility regulator.

Earlier in this career, Matt worked in several high-level positions for former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, including director of the Office of Business Development and chief of staff for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Additionally, he previously served as deputy press secretary to U.S. Senator Richard Durbin. He has worked on several political campaigns in Illinois and worked at a large law firm in Chicago handling consumer and class action defense cases.

Matt serves on the Board of Governors for Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he graduated law school cum laude. Matt also previously served on the board of directors of Equality Illinois, the state's largest LGBTQ organization, and obtained his bachelor's degree from Illinois Wesleyan University.

In 2023, Matt was awarded the St. Robert Bellarmine Award from Loyola, which honors alumni who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the profession and to the School of Law.

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1) A16Z CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

2) AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING COALITION

3) AMEREN ILLINOIS

4) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTIST

5) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LIFE INSURERS

6) ANAPLAN INC.

7) AUTO AND TRUCK RECYCLERS OF ILLINOIS

8) BAYER U.S. LLC

9) COLLINSVILLE CUSD #10

10) COPACK INDUSTRIES LLC

11) DECATUR DOWNS LLC

12) DESTINATION ILLINOIS LLC

13) DIRECTV, LLC

14) DUCKS UNLIMITED

15) ECHOSTAR CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES

16) ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF CHICAGO, LLC DBA ENTERPRISE MOBILITY

17) EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

18) FIREMEN'S ANNUITY & BENEFIT FUND OF CHICAGO

19) FMR, LLC

20) FORESIGHT ENERGY, LLC

21) GERONIMO POWER, LLC

22) GOOGLE LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES

23) GRAND PRAIRIE WATER COMMISSION

24) HEALTH CARE COUNCIL OF ILLINOIS

25) I3 BROADBAND

26) ID.ME

27) ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS

28) ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY

29) ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION

30) ILLINOIS HEALTH & HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

31) ILLINOIS LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COUNCIL

32) ILLINOIS PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION

33) ILLINOIS PIPE TRADES, P.E.C.

34) ILLINOIS PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION COOPERATIVE

35) ILLINOIS RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY

36) ILLINOIS RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION

37) ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

38) ILLUMINATIVE STRATEGIES INC.

39) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 318

40) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 520

41) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 649

42) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 841

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