Best Lawyers in America for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Terri C. Davis is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth. She focuses her practice in Employment Law and Litigation, including employment related litigation, commercial litigation, product liability, and the handling of administrative trials, including utilities cases and workers compensation. She advises employers on employment matters, and assists with policy review and development, as well as handling of investigations and complaints, both internal and before civil rights co...
Frank E. Berrodin is a Member of the firm and has been practicing law since 1987. Mr. Berrodin’s practice is devoted primarily to employee benefit and executive compensation issues, particularly the design, drafting and administration of qualified and non-qualified retirement and welfare plans for both taxable and tax-exempt entities. A significant portion of Mr. Berrodin’s practice involves the resolution of disputes that arise between employers and employees regarding the benefi...
Elizabeth Loh is a Director in the health and welfare practice at Trucker Huss APC in San Francisco, California. Her practice focuses on Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and health and welfare compliance matters affecting employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers. For more than twenty years, Elizabeth has advised clients on a broad range of employee benefits and compliance issues involving ERISA, HIPAA privacy and security, Internal Revenue Code Section 125 plans, COBRA, Medic...
Chris Stevenson is a tax attorney and Co-Leader of the Business Services practice group, who advises clients on a wide range of federal and state tax compliance issues and tax controversies before taxing authorities. Also a Certified Public Accountant, Chris delivers exceptional value to his clients, who are looking for practical, comprehensible and efficient solutions to complex legal problems. In his transactional tax practice, Chris frequently advises businesses on the tax aspects of merge...
John Meisenhelder has extensive experience providing counsel to large companies with respect to all employee benefits, executive compensation and privacy matters for both tax-exempt and for-profit entities. This includes: (1) Code §401(a) qualified retirement plan design and compliance, including issues specifically affecting cash-balance and hybrid plans; (2) Code §403(b) plan design and compliance and other issues specifically affecting tax-exempt organizations and hospitals, incl...
Erica Storm is a Shareholder at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. focusing on employment law and employee benefits law and compliance. Prior to joining von Briesen, Erica was a Senior Director at Zywave where she focused on the integration of HR and compliance products, implemented new technology solutions including AI, and oversaw legal content surrounding employment and employee benefits law.
Martha L. Sewell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Health Care Law. Martha L. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Martha L. Sewell since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Martha L. Sewell is held by other lawyers.
Timothy McDonald is a Shareholder in the Compensation & Benefits/ERISA Section. His practice focuses on health and welfare, corporate pension, 401(k), profit sharing, 403(b), executive compensation, nonqualified deferred compensation, employee stock ownership (including S corporation ESOPs), cafeteria, voluntary employees’ beneficiary association (VEBA), and flexible benefit programs. He works with publicly-traded and private for-profit businesses, tax-exempt entities, municipalitie...
Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Russell A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr. since 1987. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr. is held by other lawyers.
Robert advises employers, fiduciaries, and service providers on the design, implementation, and ongoing compliance of qualified retirement plans and employee benefits programs. Based in San Francisco, California, he represents clients in matters involving Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law , including compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and guidance issued by the Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service. With more than 15 years of experience, Robert counsels clients on a broa...
Anthony H. Dowling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Anthony H. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony H. Dowling since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anthony H. Dowling is held by other lawyers.
Mark L. Stember is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Mark L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark L. Stember since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark L. Stember is held by other lawyers.
Brittany McCants is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Brittany practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brittany McCants since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brittany McCants is held by other lawyers.
Susan Daley is a partner with Perkins Coie and has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of executive compensation, securities and employee benefits. She is currently President of the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, Chair of the Federal Securities Law Subcommittee of the Employee Benefits Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation, and a member of the BNA Pension & Benefits Advisory Board. She is a former Chair of the Ill...
Katherine “Kathy” Conklin is an attorney with Kean Miller who advises businesses and individuals on employee benefits, tax, estate planning, and employment law matters. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, she works with clients across the United States, with a significant focus on Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and the complex regulatory requirements affecting employer-sponsored benefit programs. Kathy is Board Certified in Tax Law and Estate Planning by the Louisiana Board of Legal S...
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