Brett M. Anders is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the firm’s Life Sciences group. He advises life sciences employers on a broad range of workplace law matters, including employment policies, performance management, discipline and termination decisions, and leave and accommodation issues. An experienced litigator, Brett also represents employers in complex employment disputes before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. He serves as the litigation manager for the firm’s Berkeley Heights office.
Matthew J. Epstein is an associate in the Boston office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and a member of the firm’s Life Sciences group. He advises employers on federal, state and local employment laws and helps them develop practical strategies that address legal risk, operational needs and employee relations considerations. Matt also represents employers in litigation, administrative proceedings and arbitrations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenants and other workplace claims. He regularly assists employers with workplace policies, employment agreements and compliance with evolving employment regulations.
Margaret (Peggy) J. Strange is a principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the firm’s Life Sciences group. She advises life sciences and other employers on complex workplace issues, translating emerging legal and industry developments into practical business guidance. Peggy’s counseling and litigation practice spans a broad range of employment law matters, with a particular focus on high-profile disputes, complex harassment and discrimination allegations, and workplace situations involving social media or public exposure. She represents employers in state and federal courts and appellate proceedings.
In an industry characterized by intense competition for specialized and high-level talent and complex compensation structures, leaders must treat pay transparency not merely as a compliance requirement, but as a strategic priority requiring strong internal alignment across an evolving global landscape.