McDermott Will & Schulte

McDermott Will & Schulte fields a dedicated team focused on the full spectrum of ERISA coverage, from expertise in handling ERISA and ESOP matters, to handling 410(k) and 403(b) class actions. In ESOP litigation, the team has litigated nationwide in claims against US Department of Labor investigations and Internal Revenue Service audits for a wide clientele, including institutional and individual ESOP trustees, ESOP companies and their directors, as well as investors in class actions. Situated in Chicago, Ted Becker co-heads the practice alongside Christian Nemeth, who splits time between Chicago and Miami, with Becker focused on ERISA litigation and defending clients in government investigations and audits related to employee benefit, health and welfare and retirement plans, while Nemeth is experienced in handling appeals before various circuits relating to ERISA litigation. New York-based Joshua Simon and Julian André in Los Angeles are key names. The team in New York has expanded following the merger with Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. Ronald Richman is focused on litigating employee benefits, partnership cases and employment disputes between employers and key employees in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Mark Brossman advises educational institutions on legal issues impacting the workplace, including employment law, labor law, ERISA and education law. Donna Lazarus was promoted to partner in January 2024.