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Mayer Brown LLP

ERISA Litigation

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Mayer Brown LLP

Rankings

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ERISA Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Mayer Brown LLP acts for a range of clients, including plan sponsors, administrators and trustees, on a broad array of ERISA litigation. The firm assists with both class actions and single-plaintiff claims relating to retirement and stock ownership plans, including fiduciary duty issues and prohibited transactions. It is particularly active on behalf of clients in the higher education sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown LLP won a complete victory and dismissal for Marmon Holdings in an ERISA excessive fee class action in which the plaintiffs alleged that Marmon breached fiduciary duties by offering imprudent custom target-date funds in its 401(k) plan.

Strengths

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  • The team produces quality work and is proactive, easy to reach and very responsive.

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  • Mayer Brown attorneys are thoughtful and have good judgment as to the best legal arguments to put forward. They take the time to discuss legal theory and arguments to help figure out a better path forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nancy Ross
    Band 1Nancy Ross

    Nancy Ross

    Nancy Ross is recognized for her experience leading clients through a range of ERISA-related disputes, which includes managing class actions. She handles complex disputes stemming from 401(k) retirement plans, welfare benefit plans and ESOPs.
    • Nancy is a well-regarded, very experienced attorney.

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    • Nancy is an extremely knowledgeable expert in litigation with strong legal theory and analysis. She has flawless presentation skills.

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    • Nancy is a great lawyer who has a big presence at trial.

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