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Provided by J Shane Starkey
Clients value Shane for his responsive, efficient, and practical approach to executive compensation. He represents more than 20 public companies with market caps from $30 million to $60 billion, addressing complex compensation issues across industries and tracking best practices as they evolve. This breadth positions him to deliver concise legal analysis and creative alternatives on emerging issues, driving cost-effective solutions in a predictable, transparent manner. Shane handles the full range of executive compensation matters, including equity- and cash-based incentive plans; director compensation; employment and change-in-control agreements; SEC disclosures (proxy statements, Forms 8-K, and Forms 4); compensation policies (stock ownership, anti-hedging, clawbacks, and risk assessments); deferred compensation plans; and tax planning, including the golden parachute rules. He also guides private companies through the compensation “tune-up” phase of the IPO process, manages programs for private equity portfolio companies, and represents management teams in private equity buyouts. A recognized leader, Shane served as partner in charge of Thompson Hine’s Cincinnati office for 10 years and has held top board positions with regional nonprofits.
University of Florida College of Law
LL.M.
1997
University of Cincinnati College of Law
J.D.
1995
Wittenberg University
B.A.
1992
Provided by Chambers
Shane Starkey has a strong parallel tax practice and is well equipped to advise public corporations on a comprehensive array of executive compensation arrangements.
Provided by Chambers
Shane Starkey is at the top of his field. He provides quick and accurate advice in the format that I can best use.
Shane has assisted us in understanding and navigating complex topics in executive compensation. He is clearly an expert in his field and a reliable source.
Shane Starkey is at the top of his field. He provides quick and accurate advice in the format that I can best use.
Shane has assisted us in understanding and navigating complex topics in executive compensation. He is clearly an expert in his field and a reliable source.