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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : Washington


Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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Our benefits group has a well-earned reputation for providing practical solutions to unique and challenging business problems. Our approach isn’t radical, we listen to what our clients think their benefits issues are, make sure that we understand these issues in the context of our clients’ overarching business goals, and then help get the client there and beyond. 

 Few firms can match the simultaneous depth and breadth of our Washington employee benefits practice. While other “big law” practices may have dedicated employee benefits practices, these tend to be focused in one or two specialty areas. Our Washington employee benefits attorneys all have strong benefits backgrounds and our team is supplemented by individual expertise, be it in defined contribution and defined benefit plans, executive compensation, ERISA litigation, ACA consulting or health and welfare plan consulting. 

Our attorneys regularly engage in collaborative brainstorming for clients and avoid the political frictions seen in other firms. They keep open, supportive lines of communication that ensure each attorney’s practice is complementary rather than competitive towards one another. Our clients benefit from this mindset by having access to a comprehensive team – not only one or two lawyers acting in a silo. Clients may not see our full team but they benefit from our almost 200 years of combined benefits experience.

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Washington

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Davis Wright Tremaine works on the full spectrum of employee benefit and executive compensation matters. The firm regularly handles issues arising from transactions. Its expertise covers defined contribution and defined benefit plans, among other matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine provided strategic consultation to Savannah River Nuclear Solutions regarding employment benefits.

Strengths

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine is highly capable and well‑versed in complex benefits matters. They are consistently responsive and provide prompt, accurate counsel.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Every attorney and support staff member at Davis Wright Tremaine is top-notch and knowledgeable.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dipa Sudra
    Band 1Dipa Sudra

    Dipa Sudra

    Dipa Sudra advises employers of all sizes on a wide range of benefit matters, such as health and welfare, defined contribution and fringe benefit plans.
    • Dipa Sudra is a great partner to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, provides great service and responds quickly.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • I am honored to call Dipa our go-to resource. Her expertise, communication style, and business acumen represent the complete package we seek in all outside advisers.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 1Richard Birmingham
    Band 1Richard Birmingham

    Richard Birmingham

    Richard Birmingham advises on a host of employee benefit matters. His clients include those in the healthcare and education industries.
  • Up and ComingChristine Hawkins
    Up and ComingChristine Hawkins

    Christine Hawkins

    Christine Hawkins is an associate in the team who handles employee benefit and executive compensation issues. Her client base includes financial institutions and healthcare companies.

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    Richard Birmingham

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    Christine Hawkins

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