The Firm: At Proskauer Rose, the 23 professionals within the firm’s employee benefits, executive compensation & ERISA litigation practice center have amassed vast experience in handling ERISA litigation matters. Including class action and individual fiduciary duty and prohibited transaction claims, 401(k) plan stock-drop cases, cases challenging the fees charged by pension and plan service providers, and ESOP disputes.

Client Service: “We’re impressed by Proskauer’s dedication to customer service, and make frequent use of the firm’s ERISA litigation newsletter and educational seminars”

Commercial Awareness: “These attorneys have a pragmatic appreciation of business challenges and have a particular knack for thinking strategically and simplifying concepts without patronizing their audience.”

Key Individuals: Howard Shapiro has “a near encyclopedic grasp of the workings of the circuit courts, which lends authority to almost every legal argument he presents,” sources enthuse. Shapiro and his colleague Myron Rumeld represent Wachovia, its board of directors, and fiduciaries of Wachovia plans in ongoing litigation arising from subprime mortgage issues. Sources praise Rumeld highly: “Myron is one of smartest lawyers I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. He’s had quite a year, handling significant matters to which we’re all paying close attention.”