Overview
Matthew handles a variety of traditional labor matters for both public and private sector clients under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA) and Pennsylvania’s Public Employee Relations Act (PERA). Matthew counsels clients on day-to-day labor/management issues (including union organizing and strike issues), handles grievance/arbitration issues and leads collective bargaining negotiations. Matthew also has Railroad Labor Act (RLA) experience representing both railroad and airline clients.
Matthew also handles a broad range of employment matters under local, state and federal laws, including: Title VII; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA); New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD); Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA); whistleblower laws and OSHA investigations; and restrictive covenant, noncompetition and trade secret issues. Matthew has also defended wage and hour class actions involving state and federal law.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Clerkships
Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, Hon. Robert J. Mellon, 2010-2011
Education
Villanova University School of Law
J.D. cum laude (2010)
University of Richmond
B.A. (2007)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- What If A Union Requests For Recognition?
Republished in Workforce Management Time & Attendance Excellence, December 22, 2023 - Non-Compete Agreement: What Employers Can Learn From NLRB’s First Case
Republished in HR Legal & Compliance Excellence, August 2, 2023 - A Closer Look At New York's Non-Compete Ban
Republished in HR Legal & Compliance Excellence, July 3, 2023 - National Labor Relations Board: Severance Pay Cannot Include Condition to Waive Rights Under National Labor Relations Act
Republished in Employee Benefit Plan Review, Vol. 77, No. 4, May 2023
Firm Blog Contributions
- LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues
- Spotlight on Benefits – a blog offering practical insight on legal developments which impact benefit plans
- CPRinsights – A blog providing practical insights on legal trends affecting retailers and consumer product manufacturers and distributors
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Criminal Record Expungement & Sealing Clinic – Site Leader
Civic Activities
- Children’s Village – Board of Directors
- Philly Set Go – Co-Founder and Board Member
- Center City Residence Association – Board Member
- Ballot PA – Board Member
- National Tay-Sachs & Allied Disease Association – Board Member
Honors
- Chambers USA — Pennsylvania, Labor & Employment, "Up and Coming," 2022-23
This award is conferred by Chambers & Partners. A description of the methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- The Legal Intelligencer – Lawyers on the Fast Track, Large Firm, 2024
This award is conferred by American Lawyer Media. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-23
This award is conferred by Faegre Drinker. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.