Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP fields an active and highly versatile team capable of handling high stakes ERISA and benefits litigation nationwide, especially in relation to cash-balance plans, ESOP, denial of benefits cases and 401k plan litigation. The team works in close collaboration with the labor and employment practice, with clients benefitting from the ability to access lawyers well versed in employment issues in areas including age discrimination. The firm is noted for its reputation in trials, having seen success in numerous ERISA cases taken to trial and in appellate litigation, including cases before the Supreme Court and in class action defense. In Philadelphia, Jeremy Blumenfeld covers a full spectrum of defense litigation, including ERISA class actions and employee benefits, while Chicago-based Christopher Boran has been active in defense, including defending employers and fiduciaries against claims of imprudently investing retirement plan assets and breaching fiduciary duties. Also in Chicago, Deborah Davidson has experience defending lawsuits involving all types of benefit plans, including 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans. Situated in New York, Melissa Hill concentrates on employee benefits and pension matters, and in Boston, Keri Engelman routinely handles putative collective actions arising under the FLSA and related state law class actions.