Matthew counsels and represents both public and private companies in a wide array of industries—including life sciences, cryptocurrency, and technology—on all aspects of employment law, including:

• Structuring and negotiating executive employment agreements
• Drafting, enforcing, and defending against claims related to non-compete agreements and other forms of restrictive covenants
• Advising companies on worker classification issues
• Litigating sensitive and high-profile workplace disputes involving discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, harassment, and worker misclassification claims
• Handling employee separations and severance negotiations
• Advising companies on employment issues to consider in anticipation of and during corporate transactions

Matthew has earned a reputation for providing sophisticated, business-oriented solutions that span the wide range of labor and employment issues that affect businesses. He has extensive experience litigating matters arising under, and providing counseling around compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws including:

• The New York Human Rights Law and New York City Human Rights Law
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII)
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Prior to joining Fenwick, Matthew honed his legal experience at industry-leading international law firms, deepening his understanding of the unique challenges facing both emerging and established businesses. Today, he continues to be at the forefront of evolving employment issues, helping innovative companies build strong employment foundations that support their growth and minimize legal risk, and serving as a thought leader in the employment law field.