Katten has welcomed Meredith Sheldon O’Leary as a partner in its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in Washington, DC.
O’Leary advises management groups and companies, both public and private, including financial institutions and private equity funds, on employment, equity, incentive, and deferred compensation programs, as well as employee benefits law. With over 20 years of experience at top global law firms, she specializes in high-stakes executive compensation issues during the foremost corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.
Her focus is on ensuring clients’ executive compensation strategies are practical and tax-efficient, guiding employment agreements, equity-based compensation, incentive programs, retention strategies, retirement plans, and more.
Katten, a full-service law firm with around 700 attorneys in the U.S., London, and Shanghai, offers sophisticated legal services across multiple areas, including corporate law, financial markets, litigation, and real estate, serving a diverse range of clients, including government and nonprofit organizations.
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“Meredith’s broad skillset and extensive experience expand our already deep bench. She will help drive more outstanding results for our clients. We are thrilled to welcome her.”
Kate Saracene, chair of Katten’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice
“We couldn’t be more pleased to have Meredith join our growing team of deeply talented attorneys across a broad scope of practice areas and industries. Her depth of knowledge and practical insight will be a tremendous asset to our clients, allowing Katten to continue providing first-class client service.”
Seth Messner, managing partner of Katten’s Washington, DC office
