Carol Buckmann
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Band 4
About
Provided by Carol Buckmann
Practice Areas
With a career that spans nearly 40 years, Carol Buckmann is one of the foremost employee benefits and ERISA attorneys in the country. A pioneer in this area, she is widely known for her understanding of issues related to ERISA, including pension plan compliance, fiduciary responsibilities, and investment fund formation. Her clients – global and U.S. companies and attorneys – rely on her for practical advice on complex pension law and fiduciary problems. Carol advises global employers on U.S. and cross-border employee benefits matters and represents clients from multinational to local companies, non-profits, universities, and individuals in matters such as designing, establishing, and operating benefit plans, implementing policies and procedures to reduce fiduciary litigation risk, and related tax implications. She advises on ESOPs and transactional M&A work such as pension problem-solving and harmonizing benefits.
Career
Founding partner Cohen & Buckmann, counsel Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP’s NY office, 23 years ERISA counsel Sullivan & Cromwell.
Professional Memberships
Past president NY Chapter of Worldwide Employee Benefits Network and member NYC Bar Association’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Committee.
Publications
Carol frequently writes and speaks for leading industry organizations and publications, including 401kTV, 401(k) Specialist, PLANSPONSOR, and LEXIS Practice Advisor.
Chambers Review
USA
Carol Buckmann is well known for her expertise in ERISA matters. She counsels employers on the full gamut of employee benefits issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carol's depth of knowledge, extensive experience, commercial awareness, ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and responsiveness are impressive."
"Carol's depth of knowledge, extensive experience, commercial awareness, ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and responsiveness are impressive."
