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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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In an age of mega law firms and consolidation, IPB remains one of the few independent tax and employee benefits specialty law firms. We continue to thrive because we focus on:

  • Unbiased Representation. 
  • Service. 
  • Partnership. 
  • Flexibility. 


AREAS OF BENEFITS & COMPENSATION PRACTICE:

·        Retirement Plans

·        Payroll Tax & Fringe

·        Executive Compensation

·        Plan Investments

·        Health and Welfare Plans

·        Vendor Contracting & HR Outsourcing

·        Mergers & Acquisitions

·        ERISA Litigation

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - District of Columbia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ivins, Phillips & Barker is a prominent boutique in the tax and employee benefits and executive compensation market, recognized for its representation of some of the largest and most prestigious employers, including many Fortune 100 companies. The group is highly respected for its provision of robust assistance on issues such as executive compensation, pension plan derisking, cash balance design and qualified plans. The team also offers expertise in fringe benefits, fiduciary issues and vendor negotiations.

Work Highlights

Provided by Ivins, Phillips & Barker

  • Ivins, Phillips & Barker advised the IBM Retirement Plans Committee on the fiduciary aspects of settling approximately $16 billion in pension obligations via the purchase of annuity contracts from Prudential and MetLife.

Strengths

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"Ivins Phillips are always thoughtful, well researched and provide precedent-cited responses. I value their guidance, suggestions and legal interpretations."

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondent
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"The team is always very responsive and happy to meet on a regular basis to discuss open and ongoing items."

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"They invest their time to know the client's business/industry to better serve the client and stay on top of world news."

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Notable Practitioners

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Jodi Epstein
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Jodi Epstein
2
Band 2

Jodi Epstein offers particular expertise in advising on qualified benefit plans.

"Jodi is a pleasure to work with and a valued member of the extended team."

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Kevin O'Brien
2
Kevin O'Brien
Head of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
2
Band 2

Kevin O'Brien provides advice on high-level plan design, administration and compliance issues.

"Kevin is an expert in the field and has deep expertise we rely on for our complex matters. His advice is practical and considers the whole of a situation."

"Kevin wrote the book on the 409A tax code that covers non-qualified deferred compensation and he is a preeminent resource in the field."

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Steven Witmer
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Steven Witmer
4
Band 4

Steven Witmer is an experienced adviser for preeminent clients on a range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including those arising out of corporate transactions.

"We rely heavily on his expertise and breadth of knowledge in the benefits arena for all issues, whether it be an acquisition, contract negotiation, benefits correction, etc."

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Jodi Epstein
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Jodi Epstein
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Kevin O'Brien
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Kevin O'Brien
Head of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
2
Band 2
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Steven Witmer
4
Steven Witmer
4
Band 4
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Members

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Ben Grosz

Carroll Savage

Kevin O'Brien

Kevin O'Brien

Head of Department

Laurie Keenan

Percy Lee

Spencer Walters

Tom Cryan