Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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+1 202 739 3000About
Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Our labor, employment, executive compensation, and benefits practitioners help employers around the world navigate the constantly changing landscape of global, US, state, and local laws and regulations that govern the workplace. With more than 375 lawyers and other professionals throughout our offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, we apply a solution-oriented approach to give our clients a competitive edge as we work with them to address the full range of workforce matters that affect the bottom line.
We approach workplace challenges with an understanding of our clients’ businesses and the unique, industry-specific regulatory and competitive pressures they face. Our industry knowledge is particularly deep in the areas of financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, retail, pharmaceuticals, transportation, defense, food and hospitality, insurance, and manufacturing. We proactively identify risks and develop strategies and solutions to help employers avoid litigation and other employee disputes, including those that involve unions or organizing campaigns.
Chambers Review
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is distinguished for providing advice on a wide array of matters including pension and retirement plans, executive compensation plans and benefits issues linked to M&A. The team is well regarded for representing clients across a wide array of industries such as retail, healthcare, technology and financial services. The group provides counsel on a wide range of issues, including fiduciary obligations, operation of plans and negotiating with third-party vendors.
Work Highlights
- Morgan Lewis & Bockius advised Talen Energy on issues relating to its tax-qualified retirement plans and welfare benefit plans, including plan restatements, plan corrections under the IRS’s voluntary correction program, and plan governance and fiduciary matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morgan Lewis & Bockius's ability to recognize the implications of a situation and provide sound advice is unmatched."
"I feel like I am the most important client to all the attorneys I work with there. That's why I continue to go back."
"As a full-service law firm, MLB has the team depth to handle any matter we throw at them, regardless of type of complexity."
"Morgan Lewis & Bockius's ability to recognize the implications of a situation and provide sound advice is unmatched."
"I feel like I am the most important client to all the attorneys I work with there. That's why I continue to go back."
"As a full-service law firm, MLB has the team depth to handle any matter we throw at them, regardless of type of complexity."
Notable Practitioners
Rosina Barker is a leading practitioner in the space. She advises clients on compliance matters relating to employee benefits and compensation plans.
"Rosina Barker is a great communicator and very analytical."
Althea Day handles plan design, governance and compliance matters on behalf of plan sponsors.
"Althea has true expertise in a complex field and knows our plans better than we do."
Head of the DC employee benefits and executive compensation group, Gregory Needles provides comprehensive counsel on employee benefit plan design, administration and termination.
"An absolute expert who takes the time to understand his clients and their needs."
Jonathan Zimmerman has experience advising clients on a range of employee benefit matters, including plan design, compliance and related tax issues.
Michael Richman expertly advises plan sponsors and asset managers on ERISA Title I issues.
"Michael is a thought leader in the ERISA practice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
District of Columbia
Members
Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Gregory L. Needles
Michael B. Richman
Patrick Rehfield