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Practical and Creative Counsel Throughout the Life Cycle of an ESOP Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) feature a variety of benefits for business owners, their companies and their employees. They allow employees to own part or all of a company through retirement accounts in a tax-exempt trust...

Saul Ewing’s Employment Litigation attorneys tailor their approach to the specific needs and expectations of their clients on a case-by-case basis. Our employment litigation experience runs the gamut from “bet the company” cases such as class actions or crippling strikes, to Fair Labor Standards Act...

From sustainability efforts and diversity, equity and inclusion programs to labor management and board governance, companies and institutions are sharply focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, actions, and goals — or are ramping up their strategies on these fronts. With a wide...

Carmen Contreras-Martinez represents corporate clients who are involved in commercial disputes and/or facing financial difficulties that require them to restructure or file for bankruptcy. The dual nature of her practice as a trial lawyer and bankruptcy attorney positions her to handle cases where...

Mark Gruhin is a business lawyer who has been practicing law for more than 40 years. In addition to his legal practice, he has co-founded and been involved in several start-up businesses, including Careerbuilder.com. Mark has an extensive amount of general corporate experience in venture capital...

Andrea Lipuma is a partner in the Litigation Practice, with secondary assignments to the Energy, Public Utilities, and Environmental groups. Andrea has significant experience representing clients in litigation matters in New Jersey state and federal courts, including class actions, toxic torts...

Jim Morsch assists corporate clients with a wide variety of disputes involving insurance, antitrust and commercial law, as well as class action litigation. A trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience, Jim litigates cases in state, federal and appellate courts and routinely has matters in...

With more than 20 years of experience, Julian Montero represents clients in their general business and transactional matters, including corporate structuring, business planning, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions and finance matters and he regularly advises foreign investors on...

Al Coleman is an award-winning corporate partner who is sought after for his work handling major transactions, including for high-profile clients. Kevin Warren, former chief operating officer for the Minnesota Vikings and current commissioner of the Big 10 Conference, says "Al has always provided...

Practical Guidance Throughout Various Stages of Growth Companies and organizations of all sizes continually strive for growth—growth into new markets and regions, growth in their operational efficiencies, growth through transformative transactions and partnerships, and growth in revenue. Maintaining...

Supporting Ideas Through a Company’s Life Cycle Transforming an idea into a business is a journey filled with excitement and challenges. Building a company requires an effective team who can make difficult decisions with imperfect information. From choosing partners to securing reliable funding...

Jay Reilly represents biotech, medical device and diagnostic companies, as well as universities and nonprofits, in strategic transactions in the life sciences industry, particularly complex collaborative arrangements and technology acquisitions and dispositions. Jay has extensive experience...

Guzel Sadykova handles a wide variety of corporate work, including assisting with mergers and acquisitions, purchases and sales of equity and assets, and other key business deals. Guzel also works with both borrowers and lenders on various financing deals, including transactions involving secured...

Steve Kerbaugh represents companies in employment and commercial litigation, and advises them on employment matters affecting their daily operations. Clients who look to him for advice range from closely held companies to multi-national, publicly traded corporations across the country and in an...

Patricia Varona Garcia is a member of the Transactional Department in the firm's Chicago office. She focuses her practice on general corporate matters and deals. While earning her J.D. at The John Marshall Law School, Patricia was a summer associate for the Firm. She was also a PILI intern for the...

Max Bremer advises entrepreneurs and established companies on key transactions throughout the business life cycle, from formations and financings to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Max works with clients in a variety of industries, including health care IT, medical devices, data analytics...

Doug Ramler's focus is on helping entrepreneurs, managers and boards build their companies. He advises high-growth start-up and emerging companies on business formation, technology commercialization, finance, governance, contracts and strategic matters. With 30 years of experience, Doug is able to...

Erik Kantz focuses his practice on middle-market businesses and emerging companies. Having served in both the business and litigation groups of the Firm, Erik takes a business approach to the practice of law, helping clients design and implement strategies and organizational structures that promote...