Baker McKenzie LLP

Employment and Compensation

Denise Glagau is the Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie's California offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Los Angeles and a member of the North America Employment and Compensation practice. Denise is a ranked practitioner by Chambers USA 2024 in the area of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, with clients commenting "Denise is an excellent partner and we can always count on her to provide deep insight" and "she understands our risk tolerance and provides alternative solutions to problems." She has authored several articles and frequently speaks on topics of interest for legal and other professionals dealing with share plan issues. Denise is a member of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP) and the Global Equity Organization (GEO).

Denise advises public and private multinational companies on the tax and legal issues related to offering employee share plans and other incentive compensation programs in their home countries and on a global basis. She works with companies to design equity plans, draft award documentation, review and optimize tax implications, comply with securities registration, exchange control and other regulatory requirements, minimize labor law exposure, and address data privacy concerns and other compliance issues associated with offering employee equity and other incentive plans around the world. She also advises companies on the implications of corporate transactions on equity plans and awards, including assisting with tax rulings, regulatory filings and employee communications.

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National Association of Stock Plan Professionals Global Equity Organization