American Family Association Action (AFA Action), is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association (AFA).

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Matthew Schwartz

Judicial Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
CJR Status: Pending
Ranking: Ranking Pending

Age: 48
Current Role: Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Nomination Date: April 27, 2026
Nomination Status: Senate Judiciary Committee hearing held

  • Background

    2012 – Present: Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York, New York
    2007 – 2012: Associate, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York, New York
    2006 – 2007: Law Clerk, Hon. Samuel A. Alito, Jr., U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C.
    2004 – 2006: Associate, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, New York, New York
    2003 – 2004: Law Clerk, Hon. Samuel A. Alito, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Newark, New Jersey
    Education: Columbia Law School (J.D.) 2003; Princeton University (B.A., Politics) 2000.

AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.