Matthew Sexton

Matthew Sexton

J.D. Candidate
Yale Law School

Hello Davenport!

I am a first-year law student primarily interested in worker and consumer rights issues. I’m also a lifelong New Englander, though I’d consider myself more of a specialist than an expert.

I graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2022, studying economics, political science, and statistics. Before starting law school, I worked in applied microeconomic research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. While there, I worked on urban and labor economics projects, including criminal justice reform, market discrimination, occupational licensing, and racial identity shifts. Outside the classroom, I love to write poetry, bake for my friends and family, and explore nature on runs/hikes whenever I can.

As an LGBTQ+ and first-generation college student, I aim to create a space where people feel safe sharing their thoughts, ideas, and identities. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about economic research, law school, or just need a friend to chat with :) I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Contact Info

matthew.sexton@yale.edu