Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Today’s competitive business environment is forcing companies to rethink how to attract and retain top talent without sacrificing business goals. Employee compensation and benefits are an employer’s primary tools to attract and retain talented employees, but they are facing more scrutiny now than ever. Plan fiduciaries are under increased pressure to adhere to rigid standards in light of recent corporate scandals. Waves of employee benefits legislation and regulation threaten to swamp employee benefit plan administration.

Seyfarth Shaw’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Department is here to help. One of largest and most diverse departments in the country, we are prepared to assist companies with any matter affecting employee benefits. Our attorneys are experienced in the legal and consulting aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation plans as well as the business concerns faced by companies today. Our group includes attorneys who have worked as in-house employee benefits counsel for major corporations and as employee benefits and executive compensation consultants. We are a nationally recognized leader and our members are invited to speak at conferences and teach in advanced legal programs.

Our team assists clients with every aspect of their employee benefits needs— from designing, drafting, and implementing plans and agreements to counseling on compliance and fiduciary duties. We represent clients at every level—whether regional, national, or international—and have the experience and relationships to service a broad range of industries.