King & Spalding LLP offers expertise in ERISA class actions, director and executive compensation litigation and employee benefits litigation in Georgia and wider Southeast region. Working closely with its employee benefits, tax and healthcare teams, the group provides comprehensive advice to clients in California and other locations. Key strengths include 401(k) class actions, multiemployer withdrawal liability claims, health and welfare disputes and DOL investigations. In addition, the team are notable for defending AIG insured companies in class action litigation. The team is based in Atlanta and led by David Tetrick, who represents major clients such as Chevron, Home Dept on ERISA litigation, employee benefits disputes and internal investigations. He is supported by Darren Shuler, who focuses on complex class action litigation and is serving as lead trial counsel for Home Depot in their class action lawsuit along with experienced litigator Danielle Chattin.

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Key clients

  • Archegos Capital Management
  • Cumulus Media Inc.
  • The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
  • Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
  • The Home Depot
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Peabody Energy
  • Spotted Hawk Development

Work highlights

  • Represented The Home Depot in a certified ERISA class action that was defeated on summary judgment.
  • Representing Molina Healthcare in a putative class action regarding its investment options.
  • Representing Archegos Capital Management, LP and Archegos Fund, LP (collectively, ACM) regarding ACM's deferred bonus program.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Tetrick