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Matthew Behrens

Work Department

Compensation, Governance & ERISA

Position

Counsel

Career

Matthew Behrens is an counsel in the Compensation, Governance & ERISA practice.

He focuses on all aspects of compensation and benefits, including corporate, securities, employment and tax laws and ERISA. He advises both U.S. and non-U.S. companies on corporate governance and disclosure matters related to executive compensation and employee issues implicated in mergers and acquisitions. He regularly counsels clients on equity-based incentives, deferred compensation programs and employment, retention and severance arrangements.

Prior to joining Shearman & Sterling LLP, Matt served as counsel to the pension and investment division of the New York State Common Retirement Fund.

Memberships

New York

Courts

• United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Education