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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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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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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Illinois

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a leading practice that has strong skills in ERISA litigation. The firm advises on the development and maintenance of benefit plans and executive compensation plans. It is expert in handling plan issues concerning M&A. The team's client roster includes companies from the manufacturing, information technology, healthcare and finance industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Morgan Lewis won the first motion to dismiss an ERISA 401(k) forfeiture class action with prejudice in Hutchins v. HP Inc. (N.D. Cal.) in regards to HP's 401k plan.

Strengths

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  • They have an ability to advise efficiently and simplify issues for internal clients.

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  • Morgan Lewis is our "go to" firm when we have matters of this type.

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  • The partners we work with are long-tenured, well known in the market and have significant expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Daniel R Salemi
    Band 4Daniel R Salemi

    Daniel R Salemi

    Daniel Salemi's practice covers issues relating to retirement plans and health and benefit plans. He also represents clients with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation.

  • Band 4Deborah Davidson
    Band 4Deborah Davidson

    Deborah Davidson

    Deborah Davidson is well regarded for her capabilities in ERISA class actions. She frequently works with plan sponsors, trustees and fiduciaries.
  • Band 4Marla Kreindler
    Band 4Marla Kreindler

    Marla Kreindler

    Marla Kreindler maintains an impressive practice that includes advising on tax-qualified retirement plans and managing employee benefit plan assets. Her clients include corporations and nonprofits.

Ranked Individuals at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (3)

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    Marla Kreindler

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