Proskauer Rose LLP fields a compensation and benefits practice distinguished by its fully integrated approach across plan design, transactional structuring and ERISA litigation. The practice is particularly noted for its ability to align day-to-day plan design and fiduciary advice with transactional strategy and dispute risk mitigation. The team is also active in multiemployer plan representation, fiduciary governance, actuarial risk mitigation and health and welfare plan design. Seth Safra heads up the practice from the Washington DC office and is praised for his deep knowledge of plan administration, tax-qualification and compliance requirements. Also situated in Washington DC, Justin Alex is distinguished by his expertise in the sports industry. Over in the New York office, Robert Projansky is known for advising companies in the entertainment industry on employee benefit matters. Also based in New York, Anthony Cacace serves as general ERISA counsel to boards of trustees of multiemployer pension and welfare benefit plans; and Katrina McCann is best known for her experience advising on profit sharing, money purchase, 401(k), ESOP and defined benefit plans. Michael Album retired in February 2025.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Key clients

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • RELX Inc.
  • Ahold Delhaize
  • The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
  • HealthEquity
  • Visa
  • Cultural Institutions
  • Multiemployer Benefit Funds
  • Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
  • Compensation Committees (MSG Entities, Figma Inc., Wendy’s)
  • Citigroup Inc.

Work highlights

Advising Johnson & Johnson on various benefits matters.
Acting as sole U.S. employee benefits counsel for RELX.
Acting as primary outside counsel to Ahold Delhaize.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Seth Safra

Other key lawyers

Robert Projansky; Anthony Cacace; Justin Alex; Katrina McCann