Overview

Morgan J. Matson provides strategic advice and counsel to multinational employers on a wide range of workplace privacy and information security issues, with a focus on global privacy compliance. Her practice involves guiding multinational employers through the intricacies associated with:  

  • The European General Data Protection Regulation and other global data protection laws
  • Cross-border transfers of human resources data
  • Multijurisdiction privacy compliance
  • Implementation of global background checks
  • Global inclusion, equity and diversity initiatives

Recognition

Named, Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America®

2022-2024

News, Analysis & Press

Untying the Knot: Extraterritorial Application of American Employment Statutes

Arab Regional Forum News

Vol. 17, No. 2, International Bar Association

August 2014

The Attorney-Client Privilege and Advising Across Borders

New York Law Journal

November 29, 2013

Speaking Engagements

Data Privacy in the EU: Status of the EU/US Privacy Shield and Preparing for the Advent of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation

Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Webinar

October 31, 2017

Managing HR Data Globally Without Violating the EU’s New General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Other International Data Protection Laws

Pittsburgh, PA

September 19, 2017

Employee Privacy in Europe: Where Does Europe Stand with Privacy Shield and the General Data Protection Regulation

April 27, 2016

Europe’s Changing Landscape for Global Employers: Insights into US-EU Safe Harbor 2.0, The EU’s New General Data Protection Regulation and other European Employment Law Changes

February 2, 2016

Workplace Investigations: The Social Media Impact, Millennials, and the Status of Requiring Confidentiality

Pittsburgh, PA

January 27, 2015

Education

  • J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2011
  • B.A., Brigham Young University, 2007

Languages

  • French

Bar Admission

Pennsylvania
New York