Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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+1 212 309 6000About
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
Advises on a wide array of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including 401(k) plans, employee stock ownership plans, health and welfare plans, ERISA and the benefits and compensation issues arising out of corporate transactions. Has sector-specific experience pertaining to the pharmaceutical, technology, hospitality and energy industries, among others, with clients including major multinationals, midsized companies, start-ups and tax-exempt organizations. Has recently acted for a number of executive teams.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide a high level of personalized service as they understand clients and their objectives."
"There is a diversity of thought across the large employee benefits and executive compensation."
"They provide a high level of personalized service as they understand clients and their objectives."
"There is a diversity of thought across the large employee benefits and executive compensation."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Rothstein expertly leads his clients through the negotiation of new employment and compensation arrangements. He offers particular expertise in advising private equity companies on a range of transactional matters.
Craig Bitman has a broad practice, with experience advising on all aspects of pension and health and welfare plans.
"Craig is a very polished and well-versed practitioner."
Austin Lilling assists with a variety of benefits and compensation matters, including ERISA and related tax issues.
"Austin is easy, smooth and very creative."
Mary Hevener is known for her expertise in the tax aspects of employee benefits, including retirement plans, fringe benefits and IRS audits.
"Mary is very knowledgeable, informative and engaging."
"She is an expert in her field and a go-to person for complex questions."
Gina Lauriero deftly assists clients with employee benefits and executive compensation matters related to M&A transactions.
"Gina is very familiar with our company plans and the level of risk we are willing to take. Her advice is solid and makes a lot of sense."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
New York
Members
Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Craig A. Bitman
Gina Lyn Lauriero
Jean (Jeanie) Cogill
Mary (Handy) B. Hevener