Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland‘s employee benefits and executive compensation practice has particular strength in advising the financial services and insurance sectors on complex ERISA and tax matters. The team is noted for its deep experience in fiduciary governance, retirement product structuring and regulatory compliance, frequently advising market participants on issues affecting annuities, IRAs and 403(b) arrangements. Adam Cohen spearheads the group from Washington DC and is known for working on the design and implementation of tax-qualified retirement plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans and fringe benefits. Michael Hepburn supports Cohen in the DC office and excels in the design, administration, and termination of retirement and welfare plans. Over in Atlanta, Brenna Clark is a key contact for employee benefits advice in corporate transactions, and Brittany Edwards-Franklin is highly skilled in negotiations with the IRS and DOL. April 2025 saw the departure of Carol McClarnon and June 2025 saw the arrival of David Kaleda from Groom Law Group, Chartered.