Amy E. Sheridan
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Amy Sheridan, a member of the firm's Management Committee, concentrates her practice in the employee benefits and executive compensation area and is experienced in designing, structuring and addressing documentation and compliance issues for compensation and benefit arrangements. She has broad expertise with regulatory and tax requirements related to welfare plans (including the Affordable Care Act and HIPAA privacy and security requirements), qualified and nonqualified retirement plans and IRAs. A lecturer on Executive Compensation at Boston University Law School's Graduate Tax Program, Amy designs and reviews nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements and is noted for her skill and deep knowledge of Internal Revenue Code Sections 409A, 457(f) and 457A and tax rules related to equity arrangements. She has been recognized for her work in structuring novel and creative deferred compensation, bonus and phantom equity arrangements and is a thought-leader on post-Dobbs legal developments and their impact on employee benefit plan arrangements. Amy has worked with clients in the financial technology and blockchain, life sciences, healthcare, real estate, professional services, education, financial services, hotel and hospitality, esports and gaming, media and not-for-profit sectors and regularly advises domestic and multinational companies ranging from start-ups to public companies. Amy was selected to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 “Top Women of Law.” In 2022, Amy was chosen by the National Law Journal as an Employment Law Trailblazer. She has been ranked by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America® and The Legal 500 U.S.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Ronald Harris
Our company engaged Amy Sheridan to assist with the design and implementation of a new executive compensation and equity incentive plan. From the outset, her deep knowledge of ERISA and the intricate tax implications was evident. She didn't just provide legal answers; she understood our strategic business goals and structured a plan that was both compliant and highly effective for talent retention. Her background from Harvard and her recognition in the field gave us immense confidence. Amy was exceptionally responsive, explaining complex concepts with clarity and anticipating issues we hadn't considered. The process was seamless, and the final documents were meticulously crafted. Her professionalism and practical approach turned a potentially daunting regulatory challenge into a strategic advantage. We highly recommend Amy for any matter involving employee benefits or executive compensation.