Compensation, Governance & ERISA

Associate

Matthew Behrens is an associate in the Compensation, Governance & ERISA practice.

He focuses on all aspects of compensation and benefits, including corporate, securities, employment and tax laws and ERISA. He advises both U.S. and non-U.S. companies on corporate governance and disclosure matters related to executive compensation and employee issues implicated in mergers and acquisitions. He regularly counsels clients on equity-based incentives, deferred compensation programs and employment, retention and severance arrangements.

Prior to joining Shearman & Sterling LLP, Matt served as counsel to the pension and investment division of the New York State Common Retirement Fund.

New York

COURTS

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

New York University

LL.M. in Taxation (Master of Laws)

Cardozo School of Law

J.D., cum laude

Editor, Cardozo Law Review

Tufts University

B.A. in Political Science