Peter Hunt > Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP focuses on the technology, energy, financial, and real estate industries. The firm’s executive compensation and benefits practice offers relevant services for both plan design and plan compliance. Jessica Lutrin, based in Austin, heads the practice. Lutrin is experienced in advising foreign clients on whether their pension programs are exempt from tax in various international jurisdictions. Los Angeles-based Mark Jones specializes in cross-border equity; some of his recent work includes designing employee stock options and restricted stock units. Peter Hunt, working from New York, is well-versed in amending stock incentive plans and providing regulatory guidance concerning pension and 401(k) plans. In San Francisco, Christine Richardson advises clients on various 401(k) plan issues, such as transitioning the plan to new platforms and advising on compliance with the SECURE 2.0 legislation. Cindy Schlaefer retired from practice in January 2023.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP advises on domestic and global benefits and compensation issues associated with spin-offs, mergers, and equity investments. The firm’s tax department is overseen by Nora Burke in New York, with Jessica Lutrin leading the executive compensation and benefits division from Austin. Peter Hunt, based in New York, advises on broad-based pension and 401(k) plans. In Los Angeles, Mark Jones offers expertise in cross-border equity matters, particularly for foreign companies looking to extend stock options to US employees. Christine Richardson, located in San Francisco, focuses her practice on the retail, e-commerce, and consumer brands sectors. 2023 saw the departures of Cindy Schlaefer, who retired, and Jonathan Ocker, who joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.