Julia Kovacs > DLA Piper LLP (US) > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper LLP (US)
500 EIGHTH STREET, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20004
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Work Department

Healthcare; Corporate; Mergers and Acquisitions; Tax; Employment; Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation

Position

Partner

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Labor and employment > Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: transactional

With a ‘global reach on employment law topics’, DLA Piper LLP (US) guides clients through the complexities of both domestic and international transactions, addressing key issues including change in control, retention agreements, and ERISA compliance. Leading the practice from Washington DC, Rita Patel offers advice on various regulatory frameworks, including ERISA, Section 409A, and Section 280G. Julia Kovacs in DC focuses on executive compensation, deferred compensation, and employee benefits concerns that emerge in the context of M&A, while San Diego-based Michelle Lara assists entities ranging from startups to large public companies with spin-offs, IPOs, and other significant corporate dealings. In Chicago, Richard Ashley brings his expertise to ERISA Title I issues, executive compensation matters, and ESOPs.