Locke Lord is a premier full-service law firm that has earned a solid reputation for complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work on behalf of clients in important and growing industry sectors around the world. Throughout our more than 130-year history, we’ve cultivated partnerships with a broad range of public and private companies, from Fortune 500 leaders to startups and emerging businesses.

Our skilled team of lawyers advise clients on every aspect of employee benefits, executive compensation, labor and employment, among other areas.  Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation lawyers assist clients with designing, drafting and implementing plans and agreements to counseling on compliance, fiduciary duties, privacy and cybersecurity obligations and plan administration. In addition, our team regularly assists clients with drafting, reviewing and amending all types of retirement and welfare plans for compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Internal Revenue Code, and other applicable federal or state laws. Our Labor & Employment lawyers handle and manage any labor and employment issues on a national, international or local basis, and have triumphed in restrictive covenant, trade secret, wage and hour, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation and breach of contract cases in federal and state courts.

Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. provides high quality outplacement services and executive coaching.  As the pioneering firm in the outplacement industry, our experience spans all levels and industries; and includes careful assessment, best practice processes, and pairing individuals with the appropriate personal coach. Our mission is to help exiting employees take the next best step – to find a new job, start a new business, or create a retirement plan.  Additionally, our Challenger Business & Executive Coaching practice offers customized, one-on-one and group/team programs that promote learning, positive behavioral change, and professional growth.

Alvarez & Marsal’s Compensation Practice addresses complex issues in structuring executive and employee compensation programs that drive company performance and provide effective governance.  With compensation expertise across all industries, A&M has the knowledge and experience to ensure that both your organization and your employees receive the most out of your compensation programs.  In addition, A&M provides consulting on performance improvement, restructuring, taxation, and business advisory services, serving organizations across the world seeking to drive growth, address challenges and manage change. 

PWC: With offices in 155 countries and more than 284,000 people, PwC is among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.