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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Executive Compensation: Mainly Executive Representation

USA Guide 2026 : New York


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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Executive Compensation: Mainly Executive Representation - New York


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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  • The firm has strong knowledge of an incredibly complex regulatory landscape.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Austin Lilling
    Band 2Austin Lilling

    Austin Lilling

    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.

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  • Band 2Gary S Rothstein
    Band 2Gary S Rothstein

    Gary S Rothstein

    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.

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  • Band 3Craig Bitman
    Band 3Craig Bitman

    Craig Bitman

    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.

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  • Band 4Mary Hevener
    Band 4Mary Hevener

    Mary Hevener

    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.

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  • Band 5Gina L Lauriero
    Band 5Gina L Lauriero

    Gina L Lauriero

    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.

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Ranked Individuals at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (6)

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    Craig Bitman

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Mary Hevener

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Austin Lilling

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Gina L Lauriero

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Austin Lilling

    Executive Compensation: Mainly Executive Representation

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    Gary S Rothstein

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