Robert Rachal

His practice focuses on complex ERISA fiduciary, benefits, and executive compensation litigation, including defending DOL investigations, and on advising ERISA fiduciaries.

Of Counsel in the New Orleans, Louisiana office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section (1994-present), Management Co-Chair Employee Benefits Committee (2011-2013); American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, Fellow, (2013-present) and member of Board of Governors (2016-present); Louisiana State Bar (1993-present); Wolters Kluwer Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Benefits Law Journal, (2017-present)

“Fee Litigation 2018 Round-Up: Recent Developments and Best Practices to Mitigate Risk,” in 32 Benefits Law Journal (Spring 2019)(forthcoming) [Co-Author]; ERISA FIDUCIARY ANSWER BOOK (Wolters Kluwer 8th ed 2019)[Co-author]; ERISA LITIGATION (BNA 6th ed. 2017 & 2018 Supp.), Chpt. 34 “Fees and Investment Prudence Litigation in Defined Contribution Plans” [Chapter Co-Author]; “Recent Litigation Developments Affecting Delaware Executive Compensation,” in BloombergBNA Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal (August 2017) [Author]

Pro bono activities include: Fabourg Marigny Improvement Association, Legal Counsel (2006-2008); Lycee Farncais de la Nouvelle-Orleans, legal counsel for parent group, advisor to board on personnel matters (2012-2014).