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BakerHostetler LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


BakerHostetler LLP

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Ohio

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

BakerHostetler is a highly regarded practice with significant experience in collectively bargained benefits plans. The firm is well known for its expertise in ACA, ERISA and other plan compliance and litigation matters. It routinely handles EBEC aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and works with a broad range of clients, including multi-employer plans, healthcare entities and national retailers.

Strengths

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  • The firm's understanding of federal and state laws and regulations impacting employee benefits is invaluable.

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  • The team's depth of knowledge and expertise are unmatched. They are also highly effective in delivering their counsel with the highest degree of professionalism.

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  • BakerHostetler is highly responsive, thorough and personable.

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  • BakerHostetler stands out as a partner that continuously delivers accurate and timely legal opinions.

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  • BakerHostetler are prompt to respond and go the extra mile to provide information we didn't even know we needed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ann M Caresani
    Band 2Ann M Caresani

    Ann M Caresani

    Ann Caresani is a highly regarded employee benefits lawyer whose client base comprises business executives, board members, owners, professional service advisers and in-house counsel.

    • Ann's technical knowledge and counsel are unparalleled.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Jennifer A. Mills
    Band 2Jennifer A. Mills

    Jennifer A. Mills

    Jennifer Mills cochairs the EBEC group at BakerHostetler. She is noted for her work advising clients on health and welfare plans as well as providing guidance on ERISA and HIPAA compliance.

  • Band 2Susan N Lubow
    Band 2Susan N Lubow

    Susan N Lubow

    Susan Lubow is the co-chair of the firm's employee benefits and executive compensation group. She maintains a comprehensive view of the employee benefits domain, advising clients on issues including ERISA compliance and executive compensation. She is well-versed in all aspects of retirement plans, health and welfare plans and ESOPs.

    • Susan is very responsive and helpful in providing guidance, counsel and successful resolution on ERISA matters.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • Susan's breadth of knowledge and experience is impressive.

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  • Band 3Seth J Hanft
    Band 3Seth J Hanft

    Seth J Hanft

    Seth Hanft focuses his legal practice on employee benefits and executive compensation. He is noted for his expertise in ERISA.

    • Seth is a deep subject matter expert that we depend on. He can helped resolve unique and complex issues.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • Seth is always professional, knowledgeable and helpful in his responses. He provides clear guidance and helps us understand the pros and cons of each scenario.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • Seth's knowledge and expertise are amazing and he is always available to help on one off questions, as well as on our scheduled calls and meetings.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Stacy Wilhite
    Band 3Stacy Wilhite

    Stacy Wilhite

    Stacy Wilhite acts on employee benefits and executive compensation matters. She is recognized for her expertise in ERISA.

    • Stacy addresses all of our issues in a timely, comprehensive and professional fashion.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • Stacy is very knowledgeable in ERISA and benefits.

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  • Associates to watchGretchen Rogge
    Associates to watchGretchen Rogge

    Gretchen Rogge

    Gretchen Rogge advises public and private employers on employee benefits matters, focusing on matters concerning qualified plans, mergers and acquisitions and health and welfare plans.

    • Gretchen has spent her career working on health plans and knows the ins and outs of the law in that field. She always answers questions thoroughly and in a practical manner.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at BakerHostetler LLP (6)

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    Ann M Caresani

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    Gretchen Rogge

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