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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania


Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Employers face complex and competitive pressures that can impact their ability to attract and retain top talent. Our dedicated, well-resourced team of employee benefits and executive compensation attorneys provides practical guidance for these challenges throughout the lifecycles of our clients’ businesses.

As employers continue to grapple with persistent change, we create solutions for employee benefits and executive compensation issues that help mitigate risk and forward our clients’ goals. Clients work with us on every aspect of their compensation, benefits, and compliance needs — from designing, drafting, and implementing plans and agreements to counseling on compliance, fiduciary duties, and plan administration.

We regularly assist clients on the complexities arising from their significant transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Our team applies best practices from serving as outside benefits and compensation compliance counsel to also assist with post-transaction integrations.

Through client work in all major sectors, including energy, insurance, health care, financial services, private equity, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and technology, we offer industry-specific insights and perspectives. Our team regularly serves tax-exempt and governmental entities as well, and we work extensively with boards of directors, compensation and investment committees, plan fiduciaries, plan administrators, and other benefits consultants.

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Pennsylvania

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is renowned for its employee benefits and executive compensation offering, with deep experience of both sectors. The team is especially adept in advising on transactional matters and acts for a broad range of clients, with a focus on pharmaceutical companies and private equity groups.

Work Highlights

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke counseled GlaxoSmithKline on employee benefits and executive compensation matters including compliance, audit representation and retirement plans.

Strengths

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  • The team has the knowledge, experience and background to handle any issue that falls within their purview.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Troutman Pepper Locke balance depth of knowledge and a thorough approach to each issue with sound commercial judgment.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • The firm is practical and creative. It explains the issues well and finds appropriate solutions to complex matters.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • The team distinguishes itself through a combination of deep subject‑matter expertise, exceptionally responsive client service and a practical, business‑oriented approach.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David M Kaplan
    Band 1David M Kaplan

    David M Kaplan

    David Kaplan is a strong choice for employers requiring advice on stock-based and executive compensation. He assists with corporate matters, providing support on governance, tax and disclosures.

    • He’s detailed and comprehensive in his work, while providing practical advice for his clients.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • I highly value David's insight and knowledge. He is my go-to person for highly complex technical questions as well as practical advice.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Michael J Crumbock
    Band 2Michael J Crumbock

    Michael J Crumbock

    Michael Crumbock is recommended for his counsel on executive employment agreements, compensation and incentive arrangements, employee benefits programs and their treatment in M&A transactions. He also advises on associated compliance, audit and SEC disclosure issues.
    • Mike brings years of historical knowledge and experience of our company and the business. He is extremely knowledgeable and responsive to our requests.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Sheri P Adler
    Band 2Sheri P Adler

    Sheri P Adler

    Sheri Adler is noted for her skills in executive compensation matters as well as related tax, SEC disclosure and corporate governance issues.

    • Sheri stands out for her exceptional command of executive compensation and benefits matters, combined with a highly practical and solutions‑oriented approach.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • She is extremely knowledgeable and provides terrific service. She is a true partner.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

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