Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP fields a large employee benefits and executive compensation practice, advising multinational corporates, financial institutions and governmental entities on complex retirement, fiduciary and executive compensation matters. The team is particularly noted for its depth in ERISA governance, plan investment and funding issues, multiemployer plans and regulatory investigations, supported by a substantial bench including former IRS and DOL officials. The team is jointly helmed by Craig Bitman in the New York office, who provides additional expertise in institutional investor and private investment fund matters; and Daniel Salemi, who excels in plan design, funding, modification and termination in the Chicago office. Over in Washington DC, key names to highlight include Althea Day, who advises a myriad of plan sponsors; Jonathan Zimmerman, who specialises in IRC and ERISA compliance; and Rosina Barker, who is the go-to for securities issues. Amy Pocino Kelly is experienced in DOL and IRS audit matters in the Philadelphia office. Over in Pittsburgh, Elizabeth Goldberg is well versed in ERISA fiduciary compliance, and Michael Gorman covers plan design matters.