During any period of business uncertainty, board and compensation committee members, executive management teams and human resources leaders will feel pressure to act quickly. A singular proven strategy underscored successful compensation decisions through both the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic—zoom out far enough to see the full picture and act in a manner that is systematic and consistent with your organization’s broader philosophy (including your compensation philosophy) and mission.
Sean C. Feller
Partner, Century City
+1 310.551.8746
Sean Feller is a partner in Gibson Dunn's Century City office. He serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Practice Group. His practice focuses on all aspects executive compensation and employee benefits. His practice encompasses tax, ERISA, accounting, corporate, and securities law aspects of equity and other incentive compensation plans; qualified and nonqualified retirement and deferred compensation plans and executive employment and severance arrangements. Sean has been recognized by his peers as one of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. He is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA in Los Angeles in the area of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation.