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Alston & Bird LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Alston & Bird LLP

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Georgia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Alston & Bird has a highly regarded employee benefits and executive compensation practice. It represents both employers and providers, and its expertise covers qualified plans, health and benefit plans and ERISA litigation. The group's client base includes Fortune 500 companies from an array of sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird drafted a complete restatement of the Wells Fargo 401(K) plan.

Strengths

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  • Alston & Bird is excellent.

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  • The firm has knowledge of the competitive landscape as well as regulations and legal requirements.

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  • The firm has a wealth of research and is able to provide counsel on all matters as it pertains to ERISA.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Blake MacKay
    Blake MacKay

    Blake MacKay

    Blake MacKay is a respected lawyer with considerable experience advising clients on issues surrounding qualified retirement and pension plans. His broad practice includes advising on the integration of benefit plans as part of mergers, as well as assisting with class actions and DOL investigations.

    • Blake is incredibly knowledgeable and provides practical hands-on advice at a moment's notice.

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  • John R Hickman
    John R Hickman

    John R Hickman

    John Hickman is well known in the health benefits arena for his extensive experience in handling ERISA and HIPAA matters.

    • John Hickman is an excellent attorney.

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  • Meredith Gage
    Meredith Gage

    Meredith Gage

    Meredith Gage has a wealth of knowledge in the benefits space and is able to provide high profile clients with advice on a wide range of topics such as 401(k) plans, medical plans and ERISA issues.

    • Meredith is sharp, smart and practical.

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  • Michael L Stevens
    Michael L Stevens

    Michael L Stevens

    Michael Stevens is held in high regard for his experience regarding the benefits and compensation aspects of M&A transactions.
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Ranked Individuals at Alston & Bird LLP (4)

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    Blake MacKay

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    John R Hickman

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    Meredith Gage

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Michael L Stevens

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