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Nancy Ross

Nancy Ross

USA 2026

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USA

Practice Areas

Nancy G. Ross is a senior counsel in Mayer Brown's Chicago office and Chair of the award-winning ERISA Litigation practice, named by Law360 as a “Benefits Practice Group Of The Year” four years in a row. as well as top nationwide in the ERISA Litigation field (Band 1) by Chambers. She focuses her practice on the area of employee benefits class action litigation and counseling under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Nancy is consistently recognized as a leader in ERISA litigation. She has been named a Benefits MVP by Law360 on more than one occasion, most recently in 2022, a recognition reserved for an elite slate of attorneys who have distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation. Nancy has extensive experience in counseling and representing employers, boards of directors, plan fiduciaries and trustees in matters concerning pension and welfare benefit plans. Her experience includes representation of pension and 401(k) plans, ESOPs, trustees, and employers concerning their administration of plan assets and fiduciary responsibilities before the courts and the Department of Labor. Nancy frequently represents directors and officers who are named as defendants in ERISA litigation over 401(k) plans and other employee benefit plans. She also has extensive experience in assisting employers seeking to reduce their retiree health benefits exposure. Nancy has also been approved by various insurance companies to represent directors and officers in fiduciary litigation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

ERISA Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Nancy Ross is recognized for her experience leading clients through a range of ERISA-related disputes, which includes managing class actions. She handles complex disputes stemming from 401(k) retirement plans, welfare benefit plans and ESOPs.

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Nancy Ross is best known for advising on ERISA disputes, representing clients such as employers, boards of directors and plan fiduciaries.

Strengths

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  • Nancy is a well-regarded, very experienced attorney.

    ERISA LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Nancy is an extremely knowledgeable expert in litigation with strong legal theory and analysis. She has flawless presentation skills.

    ERISA LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Nancy is a great lawyer who has a big presence at trial.

    ERISA LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Nancy is extremely knowledgeable, well respected and able to jump in when needed.

    Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationChambers Guide to the USA

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Illinois

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