Natalie Pedersen

Natalie Pedersen is an Associate Professor and Department Head in the Business Law department at Drexel University. Her expertise spans Contract Law, Labor and Employment Law, American Law, and Business Law/Legal Environment. She focuses on issues such as workplace discrimination, employer liability, and legal frameworks addressing implicit bias.

Her research explores contemporary legal challenges in employment contexts, including non-compete clauses, ergonomic workplace risks, and parental leave policies beyond FMLA requirements. She has published in journals like the Albany Law Review, Lewis and Clark Law Review, and Cornell HR Review.

Recent media engagement includes analysis on the Federal Trade Commission’s potential ban of non-compete clauses, reflecting her engagement with current policy debates. Her work bridges legal theory and practical employer obligations, emphasizing compliance and employee protections.

Professional experience includes roles as a Staff Attorney and Associate at Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, and a law clerk for the Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell. She co-authored a forthcoming chapter on 'Employment Law and Policy' in Law and Public Policy.