Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP announced today that Austin S. Lilling has joined the firm as a new partner in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. Lilling, who regularly designs, negotiates and drafts compensation arrangements for both senior executives and employers, will be based in the firm’s New York office.
“Katten’s employer clients seek to attract and retain talented key personnel, and an important part of that effort is offering competitive compensation in an increasingly challenging environment,” said Katten Chairman Vincent A.F. Sergi. “Austin will be a great addition to our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team.”
Lilling’s experience in issues relating to executive compensation arrangements and employee benefit plans includes defined benefit pensions, 401(k)s, nonqualified deferred compensation, welfare plans, executive employment agreements, severance agreements, and retention and change in control arrangements. He frequently deals with the compensation arrangements established by private equity and hedge funds. His sweet spot includes dealing with tax issues relating to compensation arrangements. In that capacity, he regularly counsels clients on plan operations and design, including incentive and deferred compensation, that achieve the most tax-efficient result.
“From negotiating senior executive employment agreements to advising on pension issues related to bankruptcies, Austin has a proven track record in understanding the complex laws and tax regulations associated with today’s ever-changing employee benefit and compensation plans,” said Saul E. Rudo, national head of Katten’s Tax Planning practice
Source: www.kattenlaw.com
