The Firm: Working closely alongside the employee benefits and executive compensation group, the ERISA element of this impressive practice has a wealth of experience in advising on and litigating 401(k), individual fiduciary duty and retiree healthcare actions. The group also routinely advises large companies on the ERISA implications of M&A.

Sources Say: "They've got great familiarity with courts across the country and just great ERISA expertise."

Key Individuals: Howard Shapiro is seen as having an “encyclopedic knowledge” of ERISA law and his rapport and credibility with plaintiffs’ firms is also remarked upon. Shapiro specializes in representing clients on fiduciary issues and ESOP litigation.

“Strong and assertive” Myron Rumeld has amassed vast experience challenging age discrimination and breach of fiduciary duty allegations, and has an extensive knowledge of employee benefits.