Boasting a successful track record in trials, Goodwin defends financial services companies against a broad spectrum of alleged ERISA violations. With a well-balanced litigation and advisory offering, the firm brings deep sector expertise and bench experience, attracting new clients in industries such as steel and manufacturing, technology, media and publishing, with significant mandates in 2023 including representing financial services companies, Natixis and Mercer Investments, and advising the US Chamber of Commerce and leading trade associations. The practice is co-led by Boston-stationed James Fleckner, who represents a number of major companies in ERISA litigation, and seasoned litigator Alison Douglass, who also practices from the Boston office. In the Washington office, Jamie Santos focuses on complex civil litigation before federal appellate and trial courts, whilst Michael Isenman’s in-depth knowledge of securities, ERISA, class action makes him the go-to for mutual funds, other registered investment companies, and financial institutions. Dave Rosenberg operates from the Boston office, defending many of the largest financial institutions in ‘excessive fee’ ERISA litigation, whilst Washington DC-based Matthew Riffee advises financial institutions and service providers in DOL investigations and enforcements.

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Key clients

  • Boston College
  • FirstGroup America, Inc.
  • GWA, LLC
  • IQVIA
  • Mercer Investments
  • MetLife Group, Inc.
  • Mutual of America Life Insurance Company
  • Natixis Investment Managers, LLC
  • New York Life Insurance Company
  • State Street Bank and Trust Company
  • Steel Dynamics, Inc.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Work highlights

  • Representing Mercer Investments in a class action ERISA litigation filed in the Northern District of Texas.
  • Representing MetLife Group, Inc., in a class action litigation in the District of New Jersey.
  • Representing Natixis, a leading financial service holding company with over 1tn under management, in a matter in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

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James Fleckner, Alison Douglass