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 partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Ted Becker

McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Ted Becker is Co-Chair of McDermott’s ERISA Litigation Team and a Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel. He focuses his practice on litigation under ERISA and related federal and state actions, and defense of government investigations and audits relating to employee benefit, health and welfare, and retirement plans brought by the US Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, and the US Department of Justice. He is a leading voice and nationally recognized practitioner in this complex practice area. Please visit McDermott website for full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/becker-ted/

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ted Becker, J. Christian Nemeth

Other key lawyers

Joshua Simon