ERISA Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
Contact number
202 383 5300Chambers Review
O'Melveny & Myers LLP has a team of well-respected litigators covering the full spectrum of ERISA-related issues, regularly providing counsel on fiduciary responsibility. The group acts on behalf of a varied client base which includes plan sponsors and financial services companies. It offers significant trial capabilities, as well as experience with appellate proceedings.
Work Highlights
- O'Melveny & Myers LLP represented UnitedHealth in ERISA class action litigation brought by the Medical Society of the State of New York, the Society of New York Office Based Surgery Facilities, and individual physician plaintiffs and office-based surgery practices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their written work is outstanding and they really keep in touch with us on a regular basis. The lawyers there have a deep knowledge of ERISA."
"Their written work is outstanding and they really keep in touch with us on a regular basis. The lawyers there have a deep knowledge of ERISA."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Boyle is sought out for his handling of high-stakes ERISA class actions on behalf of blue-chip corporations.
"Brian is one of the most knowledgeable people in the country, an excellent litigator, very strategic and a wonderful writer and advocate in court."
Shannon Barrett is especially proficient in handling complex breach of fiduciary duty claims as part of his impressive ERISA litigation practice.
"He is a good strategic thinker who makes effective arguments."
"Shannon is a true litigator who is a master of strategy."
Meaghan VerGow represents clients from the financial services and retail sectors, among others, in ERISA class actions.
"Meaghan has a ton of experience and is very practical with good insight."
"She can combine deep intellectual thought and analysis to work through practical implications."
Greg Jacob has a strong track record of handling ERISA class actions and DOL investigations on behalf of financial institutions and plan sponsors.
"He has an encyclopedic knowledge of ERISA rules and regulations and has a deep understanding of how the DOL interprets those rules."
Ranked Lawyers at
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
USA - Nationwide