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WilmerHale

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts


WilmerHale

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About

Provided by WilmerHale

In top management positions and at every level of employment, attracting, retaining and motivating the right personnel are daily challenges. Legal counsel on compensation policies and practices can play a vital role in meeting these challenges in a manner that properly balances creativity and customization with best practices and ease of administration. Our practice covers the representation of employers, executives, boards of directors and benefits industry service providers in the areas of employee benefits, ERISA, executive employment, executive compensation and equity compensation. The capabilities of our team are strengthened by our colleagues throughout the firm, whether in defending employers against ERISA class actions or with regard to US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure considerations, or in structuring innovative retirement plan advisory product offerings on behalf of financial institutions and securities industry clients. On an ongoing basis, our attorneys provide guidance and assistance to public and private companies in drafting and implementing equity compensation plans and other nonqualified incentive compensation arrangements.

To learn more, visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/executive-compensation-and-employee-benefits


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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Massachusetts

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

WilmerHale is recognized for its breadth of knowledge across a diverse range of sectors such as finance, life sciences and technology. It is regularly called upon to provide global corporations and startup companies with quality advice on the full spectrum of compensation and employee benefits matters. The firm is equipped to advise on equity compensation plans and recommended for its prowess counseling clients on benefits and compensation matters associated with high value M&A.

Work Highlights

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  • WilmerHale represented Nordstrom, Inc., in a definitive agreement under which members of the Company’s founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool agreed to acquire all of Nordstrom’s outstanding shares in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.25 billion.

Strengths

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  • You get much more attention from WilmerHale attorneys, who really focus on your needs as a client.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • WilmerHale's team is not only knowledgeable and extremely capable, but also has a deep understanding of our business, our risk profile and our ultimate goals.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • WilmerHale is responsive, knowledgeable and great to do business with.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAmy A Null
    Senior StatespeopleAmy A Null

    Amy A Null

    Amy Null is experienced in the full range of executive compensation and benefits matters, particularly within the scope of M&A.
  • Band 2Kimberly B Wethly
    Band 2Kimberly B Wethly

    Kimberly B Wethly

    Kimberly Wethly is adept at advising on the tax aspects of benefits and compensation matters.
    • Kim is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in executive benefits and executive compensation matters.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • Kimberly Wethly is a phenomenal resource.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    • Kim is a great lawyer with specialization in compensation matters. She provides practical advice that is easy to comprehend.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

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