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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | USA

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This section covers the full range of matters involving employee benefits and compensation plans including advising on the design and implementation thereof, as well as related taxation issues. It also includes advice on executive compensation agreements and benefits matters pertaining to corporate transactions. Moreover, it includes contentious matters pertaining to the implementation of benefit plans. Please also see ERISA litigation for disputes brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

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Band 1

  1. Casey Knapp
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    Casey Knapp
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Casey Knapp of Foley & Lardner LLP works with clients from a range of sectors on both employee benefits and executive compensation. She is particularly experienced with retirement plans and supporting employee benefits questions around M&A.
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  2. Leigh C. Riley
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    Leigh C. Riley
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Leigh Riley of Foley & Lardner LLP is considered a leading expert in employee benefits and executive compensation matters, offering expertise in areas such as stock options, welfare plans and retirement plans for a broad spectrum of public and private companies.
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    Todd M Cleary
    Godfrey & Kahn, SC
    Godfrey & Kahn, SC | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Todd Cleary of Godfrey & Kahn, SC represents clients with the design, review and restructuring of a range of organizational benefits, and retirement and welfare plans, as well as assisting with penalty assessments.
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Band 2

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    Amy A. Ciepluch
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Amy Ciepluch of Foley & Lardner LLP is widely recognized for the sophistication of her employee benefits practice. She is particularly well regarded for her expertise in handling employee medical plans.
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  2. Charles P Stevens
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    Charles P Stevens
    Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
    Michael Best & Friedrich LLP | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Charles Stevens of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has in-depth expertise in advising on employee benefits strategy, including risk management planning and benefits compliance. His skill set also extends to cover executive compensation proceedings.
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  3. David Eckhardt
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    David Eckhardt
    Husch Blackwell LLP
    Husch Blackwell LLP | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    David Eckhardt of Husch Blackwell LLP is experienced at providing advice on employee benefits, with particular knowledge of retirement plans, merger-related employee benefit questions, and ERISA compliance.
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    Michael Taibleson
    Godfrey & Kahn, SC
    Godfrey & Kahn, SC | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Michael Taibleson of Godfrey & Kahn, SC offers clients expertise on executive compensation packages, 401(k) plans, and other employee benefits. He holds particular expertise in the termination and transition of employee benefit plans.
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Associates to watch

  1. Julia Mader
    Julia Mader
    Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
    Michael Best & Friedrich LLP | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
    2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Julia Mader of Michael Best & Friedrich capably handles a mixture of employee benefits, executive compensation and employment law matters.

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