White & Case has added Robin Melman as a partner in its New York office, expanding its Global M&A and Employment Practices. Melman specializes in executive compensation and employee benefits, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.
She previously chaired the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Section at another firm. Melman is the 20th lateral partner to join White & Case’s US offices this year, following several prominent hires.
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“White & Case has built a team of talented ECB lawyers. As we continue to further execute our vision for US growth, Robin’s experience across the full spectrum of executive and employee matters will add further depth to our offering in the Americas. Her arrival also strengthens our M&A and Capital Markets Practices, who rely on top ECB advice to advise on some of the market’s most complex, high-profile deals.”
White & Case Chair Heather McDevitt
“ECB advice of the highest caliber remains of critical importance to the Firm’s public, private, C-suite and board level clients. Robin brings strong credentials that make her a natural fit for our global platform, as we continue to build our practice following the recent addition of partner Sasha Belinke in New York. She will be a tremendous asset to our clients.”
Henrik Patel, Head of the Firm’s ECB Practice
“White & Case is a great firm and I’m excited to join its New York office. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to collaborate with such sophisticated legal talent and to join Henrik, who I’ve known in the industry for years, Tal Marnin and Sasha Belinkie in the ECB Practice.”
Robin Melman
