Working across several sectors, McDermott Will & Emery LLP possess key strengths in ERISA litigation, ESOPs, and DOL investigations and IRS audits. The team recently defended Tharanco Group and Genentech in a class action lawsuits alleging violation of ERISA fiduciary allegations. With a balanced advisory and litigation practice, the group is experienced in advising boards, executives and HR departments on the resilience of their ERISA plan audits.  Chicago-based Ted Becker leads the firm, skilled in both ERISA litigation and government investigations and audits, with Christian Nemeth, who splits his time between Chicago and Miami representing major clients such as Google, HEICO and Target. Joshua Simon specializes in litigation relating to the healthcare industry.

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Key clients

  • BDO USA LLP
  • Google
  • Cigna
  • Target
  • Berkshire Partners
  • Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc.
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Life Insurance Company of the Southwest
  • Schneider Electric
  • HEICO
  • Nation Safe Drivers
  • GreatBanc Trust Company
  • Genentech Inc.
  • LinkUS
  • Churchill Mortgage Company
  • ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC)
  • KPC Healthcare
  • Inland Fresh Seafood
  • Tharanco Group
  • Montefiore Medical Center

Lawyers

Leading lawyers
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ted Becker, J. Christian Nemeth

Other key lawyers

Joshua Simon