Best New York Employee Benefits (ERISA) Lawyers
Eric Paley is a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits team and practice group co-leader of the Labor & Employment practice group. He advises clients on how to comply with the laws governing their employee benefits programs. What do you focus on? Three hallmarks distinguish my practice. Representing nonprofit organizations I work primarily (though not exclusively) with a wide range of nonprofit organizations—hospitals/health systems, colleges/universities, iconic arts/cultural...
Mitchel C. Pahl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Mitchel C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mitchel C. Pahl 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 Mitchel C. Pahl is held by other lawyers.
S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group. He joined the Firm in 1998. John advises a variety of clients — publicly and closely held corporations, partnerships, governmental entities, tax-exempt foundations and sole proprietorships — concerning all aspects of employee benefits matters. These matters include representation involving the structuring, drafting, operation, amendment and termination of qualified and non-qualified pension, profit-s...
Ira G. Bogner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Ira G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ira G. Bogner since 2012. 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 Ira G. Bogner is held by other lawyers.
Scott Price is a partner in the Firm’s Executive Compensation Practice Group. Scott has extensive experience handling a wide range of executive compensation matters in complex business transactions, including domestic and international mergers, leveraged buyouts and other acquisitions. In addition, Scott has represented numerous high profile executives and management teams in negotiating employment and incentive arrangements. Scott’s practice includes structuring and implementing ...
Steven J. Friedman advises employers on a variety of aspects of employee benefits law, including: The structuring and implementation of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans Welfare and fringe benefits programs Early retirement programs Severance plans He also has extensive experience counseling employers on Employee Retirement Income Security Act and tax compliance issues related to employee benefits plans, dealing with the governmental agencies that regulate such plans and construing...
Jeremy L. Goldstein advises founders, CEOs, management teams and senior executives in executive compensation and corporate governance matters, particularly as such issues arise in the context of transformative corporate events and sensitive situations. He has been involved in many of the largest corporate transactions of the past decade and in over $3 trillion of M&A over his career. Prior to Sterlington, Mr. Goldstein was a partner at Wachtell Lipton. He writes and speaks frequently on c...
Ian L. Levin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Ian L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ian L. Levin since 2018. 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 Ian L. Levin is held by other lawyers.
Stephen Ferszt guides businesses and high-net-worth individuals through the complexities of employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation issues. He also advises on tax, estate and family and business succession planning. Steve chairs Olshan’s Employee Benefits Practice and is a member of the Employment and Tax & Personal Planning Practices . With a nuanced understanding of ERISA and employee benefits matters, Steve advises on the design, implementation and administration of q...
