Known for its strength in equity plan architecture, transactional integration and fiduciary governance, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP advises public companies, private equity sponsors and high-growth enterprises on the design and implementation of tax-efficient executive compensation arrangements. Working across both the New York and Austin offices, Jessica Lutrin co-heads the practice and is best known for designing incentive and equity frameworks in complex corporate transactions. Co-heading alongside Lutrin is Nora Burke in the New York office, who oversees the firm’s tax business group. In the wider team, Peter Hunt is a key name for pensions matters in New York; Mark Jones specializes in compensation and equity matters for public companies in Los Angeles; and San Francisco-based Christine Richardson is an expert in the retail and consumer sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Great people, knowledgeable, great resources ’
‘Christine Richardson is knowledgeable, helpful, thoughtful, and strategic partner who consistently brings clarity, insight, and solutions.
- 'Peter Hunt is highly knowledgeable and consistently accurate, thorough and thoughtful.’
Key clients
- TD SYNNEX
- IQVIA
- Victaulic
- Clearwater Paper
- Qualer
- Ventura Foods
- EMCORE
- Kiteworks
- Momentus Capital / Ventures Lending Tech
Work highlights
Advised TD SYNNEX Inc. on the redesign and global harmonization of its equity incentive program across 51 jurisdictions.
Counselled an energy company on its worldwide employee offering of stock options, performance shares and RSUs in 47 jurisdictions, addressing securities, tax, data-privacy and employment compliance requirements.
Advised Victaulic Company on the restatement and compliance of its pension, 401(k) and deferred-compensation plans.
Practice head
Jessica Lutrin; Nora Burke
Other key lawyers
Peter Hunt; Mark Jones; Christine Richardson
