Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP’s tax and benefits team, led by Stephen Harris  in Los Angeles, Eric Keller  in Washington, DC, and Dan Stellenberg in Palo Alto, advises on a broad range of executive compensation and employee benefits matters. The team regularly advises clients in sectors like technology and hedge funds, and are known for their ability to navigate tax-qualified plans, fiduciary obligations, and cross-border benefits structuring. The group is experienced in structuring incentive plans, negotiating employment agreements, and handling benefits issues in major corporate transactions. Recent highlights include advising financial institutions and private equity firms on complex compensation arrangements. The team is recognized for providing strategic solutions in ERISA-related matters, with expertise in high-profile C-suite negotiations.