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Matt Martin

Chicago City Council - Ward 47

District 47, Illinois

Matt Martin is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in both sports and law. Known primarily as a Canadian ice hockey player, Martin is a winger for the New York Islanders in the NHL, celebrated for his strong checking abilities. He once held the NHL record for most hits in a season. Academically, Martin has pursued an impressive array of degrees, including a Bachelor's in Jazz Studies and a Bachelor's in Political Science, both from Northwestern University, and a JD from Harvard University. In his legal career, Martin has served as a Public Interest Counsel and Civil Rights Attorney at the Illinois Attorney General's Office, a Council Member for Ward 47 on the Chicago City Council, and has held various positions in law firms and judicial clerkships.