Matthew Barszcz

Member

Recent News:

Cozen O’Connor Adds Employment Litigator Matthew Barszcz to its Labor & Employment Department

Barszcz, who advises and represents clients facing employment discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, and wage and hour claims in both state and federal courts, joins Cozen O’Connor as a member and will work out of its Chicago office.

Matt is a seasoned labor and employment attorney, experienced in litigation, agency investigations, and employment counseling. He prioritizes client-centered strategies, aiming for efficient resolutions and early dismissals through thorough case evaluation and tailored approaches.

Matt handles a wide range of employment law matters, including discrimination, wage and hour disputes, and compliance issues, including those involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Labors Standards Act. He has represented clients involved in investigations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations Board.

Matt routinely provides proactive counsel on personnel decisions, employee handbooks, workplace policies and procedures, and non-competition agreements, and offers presentations and training on matters such as harassment prevention and social media in the workplace.

Matt earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and his juris doctor, magna cum laude and Order of the Coif, from the University of Kentucky College of Law, where he was a member of the Kentucky Law Journal. He is currently licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

News

Cozen O’Connor Adds Employment Litigator Matthew Barszcz to its Labor & Employment Department

April 23, 2025

Barszcz, who advises and represents clients facing employment discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, and wage and hour claims in both state and federal courts, joins Cozen O’Connor as a member and will work out of its Chicago office.

Events & Seminars

Upcoming Events

Navigating Layoffs and Reductions in Force in Today's Challenging Environment

May 22, 2025 - Webinar

Matthew Barszcz, Ethan Chernin, Michele Ballard Miller, and Nicole Su will discuss key legal issues in workforce reductions, including WARN Act compliance, discrimination risks, and recent lawsuits.

Education

  • University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
  • University of Kentucky, B.A., 2002

Awards & Honors

Kentucky Super Lawyers

Best Lawyers, "Ones to Watch" Litigation-Labor and Employment (2021-2024)

  • Kentucky
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court -- Western District of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of Kentucky