Executive Compensation Packages

Compensation for executives often requires tailored arrangements that balance incentives with long-term business goals. SFBBG counsels companies on structuring executive contracts, equity compensation, performance-based bonuses, severance arrangements, and change-in-control agreements. Our attorneys also negotiate employment and separation agreements, ensuring that they are clear, enforceable, and designed to advance the company’s strategic interests. We pay close attention to tax implications under the Internal Revenue Code, including Section 409A deferred compensation rules, to protect both the company and its executives.

Regulatory Guidance

The rules governing benefits and compensation are highly regulated and constantly evolving. Employers must navigate ERISA, COBRA continuation coverage, and HIPAA privacy obligations, among others. SFBBG advises clients on their compliance obligations and develops strategies to minimize risk. We also represent companies in audits, investigations, and enforcement actions brought by the Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, and other regulatory bodies. Our goal is to maintain program compliance while preserving operational efficiency.

Our Approach to Employee Benefits

SFBBG’s benefits attorneys have experience advising in the non-qualified plan arena, including non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, stock bonus plans, phantom equity, “top-hat” plans, and other executive compensation structures. We bring a strong understanding of the complex statutory and tax rules governing deferred compensation and help guide clients through these requirements with clarity and precision.

Contact SFBBG Right Away

If you require guidance on employee benefits, our team is here to help. We have extensive experience providing support and counsel to businesses of all sizes as they navigate the complicated process of providing benefits to their workforce.

The broad resources of our Firm further support the extensive knowledge and experience behind SFBBG’s benefits practice. We offer various supplemental services, including taxation, corporate law, estate planning, and litigation. Contact attorney Adam Glazer (312-648-2300) to discuss how we can help. 

Client Testimonials

I had the privilege of working with Adam Maxwell and the team at SFBGG during a challenging legal battle with former business partners. From the outset, Adam and his team were proactive, empathetic, and fully committed to first fully understand my situation, and then fight for my interests. Their focus on service was evident in every interaction—always keeping me informed, addressing my concerns, and strategizing effectively to protect my company and me.

 

Sandra Mertens provided excellent work and guidance throughout this process. We truly felt you were 100% in our corner, and we greatly appreciated your candor and willingness to give clear advice. That level of commitment isn’t always easy to find. We’re very grateful for everything you did to help us get this across the finish line.

 

Christian Manalli has been our estate attorney for over twenty-five years. As our family circumstances have changed through the years and our financial needs have changed, Christian has been there every step of the way. He has always taken the time to listen and ask questions to understand our ideas for our family’s future and is always there to answer questions. My wife and I have trusted him with our family’s financial future. And now our children are entrusting Christian for their generational estate planning.

 

“Well done, Adam Glazer and Andrew Johnson! Like I said before, we know we had the best representation we could possibly have had.”

 

My previous attorney’s decision to seek other employment instead of focus on my case was a blessing in disguise, as it led to my meeting SFBBG and Sandra Mertens and very quickly gaining confidence that they have my back. I take great comfort in knowing that I am being very well represented.