Employment Issues in Hiring and Firing 2026

Brian combines his labor and employment knowledge with his internal investigations experience to successfully represent clients in an array of matters, including employment discrimination, disability accommodation, leave, retaliation, trade secret, and restrictive covenant litigation. He also counsels clients regarding trade secret protection, employee mobility, and wage and hour compliance.

Rob is of counsel with nearly ten years of experience defending clients in a variety of different forums. His practice includes litigating labor and employment matters in federal and state courts, including both single plaintiff and collective action matters brought under Title VII, the ADA, the FMLA, the ADEA, the NLRA, and Section 1981. Rob’s litigation experience also includes defending employers against claims asserted under the Ohio Civil Rights Act (OCRA), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), and New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). Rob is also well versed in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMA), having valuable experience defending employers in both federal and state court from claims brought under MMA and advising employers on compliance with the Act. In addition to his strong litigation background, Rob’s practice includes advice and counsel to employers concerning issues of reasonable accommodation, paid and unpaid leave, attendance issues, and discipline and termination. Rob has particular experience in advising employers on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). He helps clients achieve their DE&I goals by assessing the current state of affairs through organizational audits and advising clients on the creation and implementation of legally permissible diversity, equity, and inclusion plans. Rob possesses a Master’s in Business Administration, which helps provide insight into an employer’s perspective and ensures that the advice provided is not just legally sound but practical.

Morgan M.J. Randle is an Associate at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP and is located in the Pittsburgh office. She is a member of the Firm’s Labor & Employment practice section and actively participates in the Wage and Hour Interdisciplinary Team. Morgan brings a dynamic and globally informed perspective to her practice, shaped by her diverse heritage, extensive litigation experience, and ties to Japan, England, and China. Morgan represents private employers and public entities in employment litigation, guiding clients from pre-suit investigations and administrative proceedings (EEOC/PHRC) through trial. Her practice includes defending claims involving discrimination, retaliation, constructive discharge, leave interference, ERISA and FMLA violations, wrongful discharge, and whistleblower allegations. She has experience in both bench and jury trials and is skilled in responsive pleadings, discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, and trial advocacy. Morgan also advises companies on employment policies, manuals, contracts, and regulatory compliance. Morgan has both bench and jury trial experience. She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, all United States District Courts within Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Morgan is an Arbitrator
and Mediator with the Allegheny County Housing Court Program and serves as a mentor in Penn State Law’s Mentor/Mentee Overview Program. She has spoken on labor policy changes, mental health leave, and judicial clerkships at FMG webinars and Penn State Law panels. Morgan earned her J.D. from Penn State Law, where she was a Jessup Moot Court Advocate and a coach for the National Criminal Procedure Moot Court. As part of her time at Penn State Law, Morgan was also admitted to the Order of Barristers for demonstrating exceptional trial and oral advocacy skills. She holds a B.A. in Political Science with an additional major in Japanese from Michigan State University.