Drew is a seasoned employment counselor and litigator whose practice includes counseling clients on the full range of federal and state labor and employment issues. He represents companies in many sectors, including life sciences, technology, industrial, and professional services — in federal and state courts and before arbitrators and administrative agencies.
He skillfully navigates issues involving noncompetition agreements, discrimination and harassment, workplace health and safety, employment contracts and handbooks, employment agreements, leaves of absence, personnel policies, independent contractor and employee classification, exempt and nonexempt worker classification, reasonable accommodation for handicapped employees, disciplining and terminating employees, investigating claims of harassment, protecting trade secrets and confidential information, and collective bargaining. As part of his practice, Drew also regularly counsels clients regarding all aspects of environmental health and safety. He conducts OSHA site inspections and compliance audits, and handles OSHA complaints, investigations, and administrative law actions.
Drew handles employment litigation before federal and state courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies, including state fair employment and human rights agencies, unemployment assistance agencies, and industrial accidents agencies. Representative cases involve claims pertaining to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, wage and hour laws, trade secret protection, enforcement of noncompetition and non-solicitation agreements, and contract disputes.
As an undergraduate at Bates College, he was a member of both the men's rugby and lacrosse teams.
viewpoints
Part Nine of the COVID-19 Roadmap Series: Ensuring Compliance – Leave Management
May 18, 2020 | Blog | By Corbin Carter, Natalie C. Groot, Michael Arnold, Andrew Matzkin
Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law Takes Effect July 1st
June 24, 2015 | Advisory | By Andrew Matzkin
SHRM: FMLA Continues to Challenge Employers
July 24, 2014 | Blog
NLRB: Broad Confidentiality Clauses May Be Per Se Unlawful
August 12, 2011 | Blog | By Martha Zackin
News & Press
23 Mintz Attorneys Named to Boston Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” List
November 22, 2024
23 Mintz attorneys have been named to Boston Magazine’s 2024 “Top Lawyers” list.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 35 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2024.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas
August 15, 2024
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Twenty-Five Mintz Attorneys Named To Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
November 21, 2023
BOSTON – Twenty-five Mintz attorneys have been named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers list.
Fifty-Nine Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 12, 2023
Mintz is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 27 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2023.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
Twenty-Eight Mintz Attorneys Named To Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
November 22, 2022
In its second annual edition, 28 Mintz attorneys were named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers list.
35 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 25 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2022.
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes 13 Mintz Attorneys As 2023 Litigation Stars
September 29, 2022
Benchmark Litigation has recognized 13 Mintz Members as “Litigation Stars” in its newly released 2023 guide to the leading litigation firms and lawyers in the U.S.
Best Lawyers® recognized 108 firm attorneys in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, two Mintz attorneys – Poonam Patidar and Scott M. Stanton – received 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 28 firm attorneys were included in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
The Top 10 Questions Human Resources Professionals May Have When Their Company is Filing for Chapter 11 Protection
August 19, 2020
Mintz Advises Partners In Health on Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Tracing Collaborative
April 08, 2020
podcasts
Mintz on Air: Practical Policies - Can AI Make Good Decisions in the Workplace?
March 25, 2025 | Podcast | By Jennifer Rubin, Andrew Matzkin
Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation with Andrew Matzkin on the role of AI and human resources decision making in the workplace.
Events & Speaking
Mintz’s Annual Employment Law Summit 2025 - Boston
One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111
Key Insights from a U.S. Survey on HR, Payroll, and Finance Management
Experian Employer Services’ Research Webinar
Everything Life Sciences Companies Need to Know to Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic
View the Webinar Recording
COVID-19 and the Workplace: Guidance Regarding Employment and Benefits Issues Facing Employers Now
View the Webinar Recording
The Massachusetts New and Improved Leave Laws: How to Avoid Penalties and Achieve Compliance
MassPay; AIM
Boston, MA
Drew is a seasoned employment counselor and litigator whose practice includes counseling clients on the full range of federal and state labor and employment issues. He represents companies in many sectors, including life sciences, technology, industrial, and professional services — in federal and state courts and before arbitrators and administrative agencies.
Recognition & Awards
Best Lawyers in America: Litigation - Labor and Employment (2019-2025); Employment Law - Individuals (2023 - 2025)
Benchmark Litigation: Labor & Employment Star (2019 - 2023)
Boston Magazine Top Lawyers – Employment (2021-2024)
Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Employment & Labor List (2015 - 2024)
Recent Insights
AI-Driven Employment Litigation Post-Trump AI EO’s
July 15, 2025| Blog|
Mintz on Air: Practical Policies - Can AI Make Good Decisions in the Workplace?
March 25, 2025| Podcast|
