The team’s depth of knowledge and expertise are unmatched. They are also highly effective in delivering their counsel with the highest degree of professionalism.
— Chambers USA 2026
BakerHostetler’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team provides full-spectrum legal advice and counsel regarding employee benefits and executive compensation. One of the largest in the U.S., our benefits and compensation practice draws on the knowledge and experience of our team, with many of our lead practitioners having 25 or more years of experience in this area. Our attorneys deliver practical solutions to clients in the design, implementation, administration and governance of all types of retirement, health and welfare, and executive compensation programs.
Our deep bench strength enables us to efficiently staff any project and to design customized benefits and compensation programs for a broad range of clients – from large multinational corporations to growing entrepreneurial businesses – that have unique compensatory objectives. When mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other transactions raise key issues regarding benefits, we solve problems and keep the deals moving. Our attorneys vigorously represent clients involved in Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)-based litigation or governmental administrative agency enforcement proceedings and audits.
