
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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Our labor, employment, executive compensation, and benefits practitioners help employers around the world navigate the constantly changing landscape of global, US, state, and local laws and regulations that govern the workplace. With more than 375 lawyers and other professionals throughout our offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, we apply a solution-oriented approach to give our clients a competitive edge as we work with them to address the full range of workforce matters that affect the bottom line.
We approach workplace challenges with an understanding of our clients’ businesses and the unique, industry-specific regulatory and competitive pressures they face. Our industry knowledge is particularly deep in the areas of financial services, technology, energy, healthcare, retail, pharmaceuticals, transportation, defense, food and hospitality, insurance, and manufacturing. We proactively identify risks and develop strategies and solutions to help employers avoid litigation and other employee disputes, including those that involve unions or organizing campaigns.
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Morgan Lewis & Bockius provided clear, practical, and business-focused tax guidance, with a consistent focus on specific requirements and operational realities.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSAMorgan Lewis is highly knowledgeable in tax law and can provide additional insights into relevant court cases, IRS developments, and new legislation.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Rosina B Barker
Rosina Barker is a leading practitioner in the space. She advises clients on high-value compliance matters relating to employee benefits and compensation plans.
Rosina has been very valuable in helping me with the complexities of our non-qualified plans.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Althea Day
Althea Day handles plan design, governance and compliance matters on behalf of plan sponsors. She also assists on all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation.
Band 3 
Band 3 
Jonathan Zimmerman
Jonathan Zimmerman has experience advising clients on a range of employee benefit matters, including plan design, corrections, compliance and related tax issues.
Jonathan's key qualities include comprehensive and quick answers and an understanding of what positions our peer companies have taken, and technical expertise.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Michael B Richman
Michael Richman expertly advises plan sponsors and asset managers on ERISA Title I issues. Michael's depth of knowledge is fantastic and he is very practical when it comes to applying it.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Gregory L Needles
Gregory Needles provides comprehensive counsel on employee benefit plan design, administration and termination.
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Members
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Gregory L. Needles

Michael B. Richman

Patrick Rehfield

Jonathan Zimmerman
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Michael B Richman
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Rosina B Barker
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Gregory L Needles
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Althea Day
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Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Location: Pennsylvania
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Practice area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Location: New York
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