Ranking tables
ERISA Litigation | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Brian Boyle O'Melveny & Myers LLP12 Years Ranked
- Brian T Ortelere Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP19 Years Ranked
- Howard Shapiro Jackson Lewis P.C.22 Years Ranked
- James Fleckner Goodwin11 Years Ranked
- Jeremy P Blumenfeld Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP11 Years Ranked
- Lars Golumbic Groom Law Group, Chartered15 Years Ranked
- Myron D Rumeld Proskauer Rose LLP18 Years Ranked
- Nancy Ross Mayer Brown LLP21 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Alison Douglass Goodwin11 Years Ranked
- Amanda Amert Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP6 Years Ranked
- Anthony Shelley Miller & Chevalier Chartered16 Years Ranked
- Deborah Davidson Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP9 Years Ranked
- Mark B Blocker Sidley Austin LLP17 Years Ranked
- Russell Hirschhorn Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked
- Shannon Barrett O'Melveny & Myers LLP11 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Andrew Holly Dorsey & Whitney LLP4 Years Ranked
- Craig C Martin Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP11 Years Ranked
- Emily Costin Alston & Bird LLP4 Years Ranked
- Eric Serron Steptoe LLP9 Years Ranked
- Meaghan VerGow O'Melveny & Myers LLP4 Years Ranked
- Michael Prame Groom Law Group, Chartered17 Years Ranked
- Stephen Lucke Dorsey & Whitney LLP7 Years Ranked
- Theodore Becker McDermott Will & Emery LLP6 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Caroline Turner English ArentFox Schiff LLP11 Years Ranked
- Christian Nemeth McDermott Will & Emery LLP1 Years Ranked
- Clarissa Kang Trucker Huss APC3 Years Ranked
- David Tetrick Jr King & Spalding LLP9 Years Ranked
- Eric S Mattson Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
- Evan Miller Jones Day20 Years Ranked
- Greg Jacob O'Melveny & Myers LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ian Morrison Seyfarth Shaw LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jaime Santos Goodwin2 Years Ranked
- R. Bradford Huss Trucker Huss APC16 Years Ranked
- René Thorne Jackson Lewis P.C.16 Years Ranked
- Stacey Cerrone Jackson Lewis P.C.5 Years Ranked
- Tess Gee Miller & Chevalier Chartered1 Years Ranked
- Todd Wozniak Holland & Knight LLP18 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 GoodwinERISA Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedGoodwin is renowned for its robust representation of clients from the financial services sector, including insurers and investment managers, in a broad range of ERISA litigation at both trial and appellate levels, as well as arbitral proceedings. The firm handles the full scope of contentious issues including stock drop cases and issues of fiduciary liability. It also has notable experience with large scale fee litigation.1 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a preeminent ERISA litigation practice with considerable size and reach across the USA. The firm advises on the full spectrum of contentious ERISA issues related to 401(k) plans. It is also at the forefront of representing clients in the education sector in ERISA litigation involving 403(b) retirement plans.1 O'Melveny & Myers LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedO'Melveny & Myers LLP has a team of well-respected litigators covering the full spectrum of ERISA-related issues, regularly providing counsel on fiduciary responsibility. The group acts on behalf of a varied client base which includes plan sponsors and financial services companies. It offers significant trial capabilities, as well as experience with appellate proceedings.
Band 2
2 Groom Law Group, CharteredERISA Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedGroom Law Group is a boutique employee benefits firm with a group of talented litigators handling all manner of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. The firm provides assistance with the full range of litigation under ERISA including church plan and stock drop cases, alleged breaches of fiduciary duty and ESOP disputes. The team offers notable expertise in fee litigation pertaining to 401(k) plans and Department of Labor investigations.2 Mayer Brown LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedMayer Brown LLP acts for a range of clients, including plan sponsors, administrators and trustees, on a broad array of ERISA litigation. The firm assists with both class actions and single-plaintiff claims relating to retirement and stock ownership plans, including fiduciary duty issues and prohibited transactions. It is particularly active on behalf of clients in the higher education sector.2 Proskauer Rose LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedProskauer Rose LLP fields a renowned group of litigators handling the full spectrum of employee benefits and bet-the-company ERISA litigation at an international level. The department demonstrates expertise in withdrawal liability claims, stock drop cases and fiduciary duty matters among a multitude of other contentious issues. It offers strength in fee litigation arising out of 401(k) and 403(b) plans. The group advises an impressive client base including leading financial institutions.
Band 3
3 Jackson Lewis P.C.ERISA Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJackson Lewis P.C. offers a broad practice in the ERISA litigation field, which includes capability in withdrawal liability, breach of fiduciary duty and excessive fee litigation. The firm has notable expertise in ESOP and church plan matters.3 McDermott Will & Emery LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery LLP is highly regarded for its representation of defendants in ERISA litigation. The firm demonstrates expertise in defending a range of claims including breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and excessive fee cases. The team frequently acts for plan sponsors, service provides and trustees in high-stakes ERISA class actions.3 Sidley Austin LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP has an acclaimed litigation group which acts for large public and private corporations in all manner of ERISA disputes including class actions. It exhibits interdisciplinary cohesion across its employee benefits and appellate departments to fully cover its clients' needs on matters such as alleged breaches of fiduciary responsibility. The department has particular strength in the representation of insurance companies.3 Steptoe LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedSteptoe LLP has a distinguished ERISA litigation group concentrating on high profile class actions involving a variety of issues, including breach of fiduciary duty allegations. It offers additional expertise in fee litigation and employer stock drop cases. Attorneys act on behalf of plan sponsors as well as service providers.3 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP fields notable expertise in representing fiduciaries and employers in class action and single plaintiff litigation. The firm has particular strength in ERISA claims involving breach of fiduciary duty, stock drop and prohibited transactions. It is also able to advise plan sponsors and administrators on ERISA compliance.
Band 4
4 Alston & Bird LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedAlston & Bird LLP has a well-reputed team litigating ERISA class actions and individual claims across a range of issues, with particularly strong success in employer stock and fee-based litigation pertaining to 401(k) and 403(b) plans. It fields a number of experienced trial attorneys regularly sought after by major corporations and financial services providers. The team also counsels clients facing Department of Labor investigations.4 Dorsey & Whitney LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDorsey & Whitney LLP is a Minnesota-based practice that excels in ERISA litigation pertaining to 401(k) and 403(b) pension plans. The firm is also able to advise on breach of fiduciary duty claims involving ESOPs. Its attorneys represent companies in the aviation, financial services and healthcare industries, among others.4 Miller & Chevalier CharteredERISA Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedMiller & Chevalier Chartered has a noteworthy practice which is highly sought after for its expertise in a range of healthcare and pension-related litigation brought under ERISA, including challenges to benefit plans and preemption claims. The firm is well known for its experience in class action litigation, often acting for healthcare insurers and network healthcare providers before trial and appellate courts.4 Seyfarth Shaw LLPERISA Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedSeyfarth Shaw LLP assists numerous employers with disputes connected to both routine and high profile ERISA matters such as 401(k) plan fee disputes. The firm offers substantial expertise in breach of fiduciary duty as well as withdrawal liability cases. It is complemented by the strength of its employee benefits and executive compensation group.4 Trucker Huss APCERISA Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedTrucker Huss APC is well regarded for its handling of ERISA litigation. The firm expertly defends clients against single-plaintiff claims and class actions involving breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims. The group is also adept at defending excessive fee cases in connection with 403(b) and 401(k) plans.