About

Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP advises on a wide array of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including 401(k) plans, employee stock ownership plans, health and welfare plans, ERISA and the benefits and compensation issues arising out of corporate transactions. It has sector-specific experience pertaining to the pharmaceutical, technology, hospitality and energy industries, among others, with clients including major multinationals, mid-sized companies, start-ups and tax-exempt organizations. It has recently acted for a number of executive teams.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Austin Lilling
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Austin Lilling
2
Band 2
Austin Lilling assists with a variety of benefits and compensation matters, including ERISA and related tax issues.

He is thoughtful, presents options and helped negotiate the best option.

Gary S Rothstein
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Gary S Rothstein
2
Band 2
Gary Rothstein expertly leads his clients through the negotiation of new employment and compensation arrangements. He offers particular expertise in advising private equity companies on a range of transactional matters.

He is very practical and always available for more complex scenarios.

Craig Bitman
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Craig Bitman
3
Band 3
Craig Bitman has a broad practice, with experience advising on all aspects of pension and health and welfare plans.

He is responsive and understands the business model.

Mary Hevener
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Mary Hevener
4
Band 4
Mary Hevener is known for her expertise in the tax aspects of employee benefits, including retirement plans, fringe benefits and IRS audits.

She is highly experienced and has very specific industry knowledge.

Gina L Lauriero
5
Gina L Lauriero
5
Band 5
Gina Lauriero deftly assists clients with employee benefits and executive compensation matters related to M&A transactions.

She has the ability to distill complex matters into understandable concepts and guidance.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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New York

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Craig Bitman
3
Craig Bitman
3
Band 3
Mary Hevener
4
Mary Hevener
4
Band 4
Austin Lilling
5
Austin Lilling
5
Band 5
Gina L Lauriero
5
Gina L Lauriero
5
Band 5
Executive Compensation: Mainly Executive Representation

Austin Lilling
2
Austin Lilling
2
Band 2
Gary S Rothstein
2
Gary S Rothstein
2
Band 2

Members

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Craig A. Bitman

Gina Lyn Lauriero

Jean (Jeanie) Cogill

Mary (Handy) B. Hevener