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David M Kaplan

David M Kaplan

USA 2026

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Career

David is a trusted advisor on executive compensation matters, including related tax, SEC disclosure, and corporate governance issues.

David typically represents corporations, the compensation committees of their boards of directors, and financial investors. In select instances, he represents management groups and individual senior executives. David’s wide-ranging practice includes the design, negotiation, and documentation of stock-based compensation arrangements; deferred compensation arrangements; and senior executive employment, change-in-control; and separation agreements. He also focuses on public company executive compensation disclosures, required and best practices regarding the grant of stock-based compensation, the design and operation of ERISA plans, and benefits and compensation aspects of corporate transactions.

Personal

Member - Teach PA Commission, a project of the Orthodox Union

Member of the Endowment Committee, Caskey Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia

Member of the Board of Directors, Foundation for Jewish Day Schools; FJDS provides financial support for need-based scholarships for Jewish Day School students in the Philadelphia area through the Pennsylvania state Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Pennsylvania

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Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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

    Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationChambers Guide to the USA
  • 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 CompensationChambers Guide to the USA

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