Department profile
Baker Botts L.L.P.

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Baker Botts L.L.P.

About

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts’ Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice advises clients on the full range of legal and operational issues involved in designing, implementing, and maintaining benefit plans and compensation arrangements critical to attracting and retaining talent. The team provides practical, timely guidance informed by extensive advocacy experience, leadership roles in benefits-related organizations, and regular engagement with regulators. Clients span the full business spectrum, from small private companies to large, multinational public employers, and the firm tailors its advice to each client’s specific workforce and benefit structure. The practice also has deep experience advising on executive compensation and employee benefits issues arising in corporate transactions. In addition, Baker Botts regularly represents employers and fiduciaries in benefits-related litigation, including claims for benefits, fiduciary breach allegations, and disputes over entitlement to plan assets.

To learn more about our practice, visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/tax/employee-benefits

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Baker Botts L.L.P. has a broad practice with notable strength advising clients on the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of M&A transactions. The team also counsels clients on ERISA matters. It is particularly well regarded for advising large corporations in the energy industry.
Notable practitioners

Houston-based Gail Stewart is a key contact at the firm.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker Botts L.L.P. assisted Oceaneering International on a wide range of employee benefit plan compliance, including 401(k) plan compliance and SECURE Act and SECURE Act 2.0 Amendments.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the practical advice we get from the firm and its ability to not overcomplicate a complex area of the law.

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Members

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

  • David Schiller

  • Jason Loden

    Head of Department

  • Stephen Marcus

    Head of Department

  • Rob M. Aizen

  • Gail W. Stewart

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