ERISA, Labor & Employment

We offer counseling and litigation services for employers in all aspects of employment law and labor relations.

In particular, we have been providing plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers with effective representation related to ERISA matters for almost three decades.  Our attorneys address complex tax, Title I (fiduciary), Title IV (plan termination and withdrawal liability), transactional, and legislative matters and provide effective representation for ERISA-related litigation.

We also represent employers in employment-related litigation at all levels of the state and federal system throughout the United States.  Our attorneys have successfully litigated local jury trials, large class actions, and enforcement proceedings brought by government agencies.  In addition, we have frequently represented parties and amici before all levels of appellate courts, including the US Supreme Court.

Noteworthy

• Received a #1 Ranking in Chambers USA 2007, America's Leading Business Lawyers; ERISA Litigation (National) and received a #1 Ranking in Chambers USA 2007, America's Leading Business Lawyers; Labor & Employment (Arizona)

Success Stories

• Steptoe Scores Summary Judgment in Favor of Taco Bell
• ERISA Team Wins Twice for Caremark in Misclassification, Fiduciary Status
• Employment/Labor Team Argues against Class Certification

News

• ERISA Litigation Practice Receives Top Ranking by Legal US 500
• Chambers and Partners Names Steptoe A Leading Firm in 22 Practice Areas
• Stephanie J. Quincy Joins Steptoe’s ERISA, Labor & Employment Practice
• Best Lawyers in America 2007 Lists Steptoe Attorneys

Events

• Fifth Annual Labor Relations Conference
• Annual Employment Law Update: What In-House Counsel and HR Executives Need to Know
• Court Upholds Arizona 's Immigration Law; Employers Face Tough Sanctions - Webinar
• Union Pursues Organizing in the Hospitality Industry - Webinar & In-House Seminar

Speaking Engagements

• Paul Ondrasik, Jr., Eric Serron to Speak at 20th Annual ERISA Litigation Conference in New York, Los Angeles
• Eric Serron to Speak at the Law Conference for Health Plans, Insurers and Providers
• Melanie Nussdorf Discusses Latest Developments at the PLI Pension Plan Investments 2007 Conference
• Eric Serron Discusses Impact of Pension Protection Act on Defined Contribution/Annuity Plans at Investments Institute

Publications

• Employment Law Update
  April 2008
• Employment Law Update
  March 2008
• Employment Law Update
  February 2008
• Employment Law Update
  January 2008