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Accolades
Testimonials
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'Pillsbury is very efficient at handling compensation and benefits matters and provide really great work products. The partner is very knowledgeable and the billing is quite reasonable. ’
‘I have worked with Mark Jones for many years and he is one the best comp&ben attorneys whom I have worked with. Besides his knowledge and expertise, he provides practicable advice and also give real data reference for the company to assess risks. ’
‘Christine Richardson is passionate about ERISA and about employee benefits. She conveys that passion to her clients and her team every day. She's also one of the best in the field; other practitioners admire her and her clients love her. ’
‘We consider Pillsbury a valued partner in strategizing about and preparing all exec comp materials. They are practical, efficient, and extremely responsive. We also utilize Pillsbury's Corporate/SEC team and they coordinate effectively to provide insights and deliver polished materials that do not require a lot of discussion/revision. They have been instrumental in helping us draft our clawback policy and our equity incentive programs and awards.’
‘Mark Jones is clear and concise in his guidance, and gives us the practical information we need to create new equity plans and awards on tight timelines. He speaks up about potential risks and pitfalls so that we can design to minimize them. He stays on top of and shares insights regarding recent developments and is pragmatic and focused.'
Key clients
- AT&T
- Clearwater Paper
- Everi Holdings Inc.
- Invitae Corporation
- IQVIA
- JUUL
- MSCI Inc.
- Pacific Gas & Electric Company
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- TD Synnex
Work highlights
- Advised Spin Master Corp. in reaching a definitive agreement to acquire Melissa & Doug for $950 million in cash.
- Represented Everi Holdings Inc. in its definitive agreements with International Game Technology PLC. The complex spin-off involved separating assets and transferring thousands of employees across the globe.
- Represented Clearwater Paper Corporation in its definitive agreement to acquire an Augusta, Georgia-based bleached paperboard manufacturing facility from Graphic Packaging Holding Company.
Lawyers
Practice head
Jessica Lutrin
Other key lawyers
Peter Hunt; Mark Jones; Christine Richardson