Ranking tables
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | USA
California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro
Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 1
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- Alessandra Murata Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked
- Blake Martell Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Cisco Palao-Ricketts Goodwin1 Years Ranked
- Dean Fealk DLA Piper LLP (US)1 Years Ranked
- Denise M Glagau Baker McKenzie5 Years Ranked
- James Metz Latham & Watkins LLP8 Years Ranked
- John E Aguirre Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati18 Years Ranked
- Kevin E. Nolt Trucker Huss APC3 Years Ranked
- Lynda Galligan Goodwin2 Years Ranked
- Magan P Ray Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Maj Vaseghi Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Marshall Mort Fenwick1 Years Ranked
- Marvin S. Swift Jr. Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
- Mary Powell Trucker Huss APC8 Years Ranked
- R. Bradford Huss Trucker Huss APC15 Years Ranked
- Scott McCall Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati1 Years Ranked
- Tristan Brown Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP11 Years Ranked
- Yana Johnson Faegre Drinker1 Years Ranked
- Zaitun Poonja Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP18 Years Ranked
- Jon F. DoyleInternational Law Solutions Group, PA
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Baker McKenzieEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedBaker McKenzie comprises unchallenged experts in global equity services, providing some of the largest companies with services worldwide at the highest level. The team handles the full spectrum of employee benefits, executive compensation and ERISA matters, domestically and internationally. The group ranks highly for the scale and sophistication of equity granting and other compensation work handled regionally for both a Californian and global clientele. The practitioners also have significant expertise in global tax and compliance issues.1 Latham & Watkins LLPEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedLatham & Watkins is recognized as a powerhouse in the employee benefits and executive compensation market. The team offers strength across its Northern and Southern California offices. The practitioners provide comprehensive advice and representation to their clients and play a key role in big-ticket corporate transactions. The firm possesses impressive national and cross-border capabilities.
Band 2
2 FenwickEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedFenwick provides counsel to technology companies, Fortune 500 businesses and high net worth executives in connection with the full range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including corporate governance and proxy disclosure. The team plays a significant role handling the compensation of executives during large transactions as well as IPOs.2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher is comprised of an accomplished group of executive compensation and employee benefits attorneys, who provide the full range of representation and subject matter expertise in both Northern and Southern California. The team is noted for its experience handling the benefits implications of corporate transactions. The practitioners often advise hedge funds and private equity firms on ERISA matters.2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius has a diverse and impressive caseload handled by a strong team in the employee benefits and executive compensation area. The team is active on compensation and benefits aspects of company spin-offs, as well as advice on cross-border deals. The practitioners advise the firm's client base of multinational corporations on compensation governance across a number of jurisdictions.2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has a talented bench with particular strength in the field of executive compensation. The team consistently handles compensation and benefits arrangements arising from big-ticket transactions for large businesses in California, including those in the technology and entertainment sectors. The practitioners also serve as personal counsel for high-profile executives.2 Trucker Huss APCEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedTrucker Huss is a highly rated employee benefits and ERISA boutique offering expert advice to Fortune 50 companies, small businesses and plan service providers. The group has wide-ranging knowledge in all aspects of employee benefit work.2 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is an experienced team of experts with demonstrable capabilities in employee benefits and executive compensation. It is a multitalented group with knowledge not only of incentive and compensation matters, but also of related tax, securities and employment law. It is regularly called upon to advise on the benefits and compensation aspects of high-value M&A.
Band 3
3 Cooley LLPEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedCooley is able to advise on a variety of executive compensation and employee benefits issues. The team provides counsel on all aspects of retirement, health and welfare, and incentive plans. The group offers particular expertise in compensation and benefits matters involved in corporate transactions including IPOs. The members represent a diverse roster of clients ranging from start-ups to multinational companies.3 DLA Piper LLP (US)Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDLA Piper is comprised of a strong bench of practitioners who are held in high regard in the space. The team demonstrates notable strength in providing counsel on regulatory requirements and tax issues. The members are also adept at assisting clients with matters arising from acquisitions and expansion. The firm's client base covers a range of sectors including technology and manufacturing.3 GoodwinEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGoodwin's team has broad expertise encompassing a variety of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. The group has considerable experience in the design, operation and termination of retirement plans, as well as tax and corporate governance issues associated with the full gamut of executive compensation arrangements. The team has particular strength in advising investment advisers, trustees and other fiduciaries on their ERISA obligations.3 Greenberg Traurig, LLPEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig has a comprehensive employee benefits practice, which includes notable expertise in health and welfare plans in addition to retirement plans. The firm is a go-to adviser for significant clients in the technology sector. Its capabilities also include complex executive compensation provisions.3 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & HachigianEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGunderson Dettmer's team provides sophisticated counsel to a range of start-ups and public companies regarding their compensation, equity and incentive plans. The group plays a key role during IPOs and M&A, particularly in the technology space.3 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has a strong coverage of the full spectrum of executive compensation and employee benefits work, from M&A support to advising on global equity compensation and retirement plans. Its group represents Fortune 500 as well as technology and financial services companies. The firm offers clients strong cross-border capabilities. The team is particularly strong on proxy disclosure issues.3 PillsburyEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has significant experience assisting with the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of corporate transactions. The team is also able to advise on a variety of plan operational matters, including contract negotiations and ERISA compliance. The group represents individual executives as well as companies in the technology, healthcare and financial services industries, among others.