Comprising a large specialist team, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is well-equipped to take on 401(k) class actions lawsuits, putative ERISA actions and ESOP matters. Other areas of expertise include reimbursement rights, recovery of pension overpayments, ERISA estoppel and ESOP valuations. Craig Martin is a key name in the Chicago-based team, representing many of Chicago’s leading companies and notable families, appearing before courts and tribunals on a whole host of complex and technical litigation trials. Amanda Amert leads the team and brings a diverse portfolio of business litigation, appellate and arbitration experience. Matt D. Basil brings deep experience representing Fortune 500 companies on ERISA litigation, breach of fiduciary duty and internal investigations. Matthew Thomas specializes in high stakes litigation and arbitration, whilst LaRue Robinson brings significant trial experience as a former US Army prosecutor and focuses on class actions, employee benefits litigation and investigations. Laura Norris is another key name to note in the firm.
Key clients
- Northwestern University
- The Northern Trust Company
- Olin Corporation
- Univar Solutions
- Former Directors and Officers of Appvion Corporation
- MetLife Group Inc.
- Aon Corporation
Work highlights
- Representing Northwestern University in the U.S. Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit issued a March 2023 ruling affirming the trial court’s decision.
- Successfully obtaining a dismissal of a lawsuit brought against a group of former officers and directors of Appvion Corporation.
- Representing Univar Solution in a putative class action alleging that defendants breached their fiduciary duties under ERISA in managing Univar’s 401(k) plan.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Amanda Amert