David M Kaplan
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Band 1
About
Provided by David M Kaplan
Career
Partner in the firm's Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation Practice, David Kaplan’s practice focuses on executive compensation and related tax, SEC disclosure and corporate governance matters. In particular, David devotes significant attention to the design, documentation and operation of equity incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements and senior executive employment, change in control and separation agreements. Publicly traded companies and the compensation committees of their boards often seek his advice on senior executive transitions. David also works frequently on the benefits and compensation aspects of corporate transactions.
Community Involvement
Member, Board of Directors, Foundation for Jewish Day Schools
Personal
J.D., George Washington University Law School, 1994; B.S., Economics (with concentrations in Actuarial Science and Public Policy Management), University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 1991.
Chambers Review
USA
David Kaplan is a strong choice for employers requiring advice on stock-based and executive compensation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David is extremely knowledgeable and does not hesitate to give a forthright, straightforward response. He also has the very positive attribute of being solution-oriented and strives to work with the client to achieve common goals (where possible) instead of simply reciting what the rule or law says."
"David is a fantastically capable lawyer; he has the ideal blend of deep subject matter expertise, practical knowledge, responsiveness and effectiveness."
"He is very knowledgeable and very strategic as well."
"David is extremely knowledgeable and does not hesitate to give a forthright, straightforward response. He also has the very positive attribute of being solution-oriented and strives to work with the client to achieve common goals (where possible) instead of simply reciting what the rule or law says."
"David is a fantastically capable lawyer; he has the ideal blend of deep subject matter expertise, practical knowledge, responsiveness and effectiveness."
"He is very knowledgeable and very strategic as well."