Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Effective compensation programs must attract and retain key executives while balancing the interests of employers and equity holders. We work with our clients on a wide range of compensation arrangements in both an ongoing advisory role and in significant corporate events, such as mergers, acquisitions and initial public offerings. The firm has crafted hundreds of executive pay and board member packages in a climate of changing legal demands and controversy.
Amid increasing scrutiny of executive compensation, we advise our public company clients and their compensation committees on a wide array of issues involving executive compensation, including:
- Executive compensation program structure
- Say-on-pay considerations
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements
- Proxy statement disclosures
- National securities exchange listed company standards
- SEC regulatory developments, such as those related to pay ratio disclosure and other Dodd-Frank Act requirements
- Proxy advisory firm policies
We counsel public and private companies, individual executives, boards of directors, management teams, private equity and venture capital funds, financial institutions, and tax-exempt organizations with respect to the design and implementation of a full range of compensation arrangements, including:
- Equity incentive plans and awards
- Executive employment agreements
- Management incentive compensation programs
- Supplemental executive retirement plans and other non-qualified deferred compensation plans
- Director compensation arrangements
- Severance agreements and policies
- Clawback policies
Effective compensation programs must attract and retain key executives while balancing the interests of employers and equity holders. We work with our clients on a wide range of compensation arrangements in both an ongoing advisory role and in significant corporate events, such as mergers, acquisitions and initial public offerings. The firm has crafted hundreds of executive pay and board member packages in a climate of changing legal demands and controversy.
Amid increasing scrutiny of executive compensation, we advise our public company clients and their compensation committees on a wide array of issues involving executive compensation, including:
- Executive compensation program structure
- Say-on-pay considerations
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements
- Proxy statement disclosures
- National securities exchange listed company standards
- SEC regulatory developments, such as those related to pay ratio disclosure and other Dodd-Frank Act requirements
- Proxy advisory firm policies
We counsel public and private companies, individual executives, boards of directors, management teams, private equity and venture capital funds, financial institutions, and tax-exempt organizations with respect to the design and implementation of a full range of compensation arrangements, including:
- Equity incentive plans and awards
- Executive employment agreements
- Management incentive compensation programs
- Supplemental executive retirement plans and other non-qualified deferred compensation plans
- Director compensation arrangements
- Severance agreements and policies
- Clawback policies
Experience
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We advise Great Bowery Incubator, a collaboration between a leading beauty and fashion industry talent agency and the talent it...
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We provide outside general counsel services to a leading early stage healthcare technology company that uses objective data to measure...
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Lead Counsel to POINT Biopharma Inc. in its SPAC Business Combination with Research Alliance Corp. IWe served as lead legal counsel to POINT Biopharma Inc., a late stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing the many...
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We represented Serco Inc. in its acquisition of Alion Science & Technology Corporation's Naval Systems Business Unit, including its Canadian...
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We represented Grandview Gallery, LLC and its sole member in its sale to CID Capital Opportunity Fund II, a private...
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We serve as benefits counsel to nonprofit healthcare system, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, providing ongoing counsel with respect to its...
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We advised the Board of Directors of a public utility company in West Tennessee, solely from a retirement plan perspective,...
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We represented the management team of Electronic Funds Source LLC (EFS) in its sale to WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX). The...
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The firm advised Engility Holdings in its tender offer and acquisition of Dynamics Research Corporation (NASDAQ: DRC), a publicly traded...
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We served as lead transactional and regulatory counsel to WellCare Health Plans, Inc. in its acquisition of Windsor Health Group,...
Experience
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We advise Great Bowery Incubator, a collaboration between a leading beauty and fashion industry talent agency and the talent it...
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We provide outside general counsel services to a leading early stage healthcare technology company that uses objective data to measure...
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Lead Counsel to POINT Biopharma Inc. in its SPAC Business Combination with Research Alliance Corp. IWe served as lead legal counsel to POINT Biopharma Inc., a late stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing the many...
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We represented Serco Inc. in its acquisition of Alion Science & Technology Corporation's Naval Systems Business Unit, including its Canadian...
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We represented Grandview Gallery, LLC and its sole member in its sale to CID Capital Opportunity Fund II, a private...
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We serve as benefits counsel to nonprofit healthcare system, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, providing ongoing counsel with respect to its...
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We advised the Board of Directors of a public utility company in West Tennessee, solely from a retirement plan perspective,...
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We represented the management team of Electronic Funds Source LLC (EFS) in its sale to WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX). The...
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The firm advised Engility Holdings in its tender offer and acquisition of Dynamics Research Corporation (NASDAQ: DRC), a publicly traded...
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We served as lead transactional and regulatory counsel to WellCare Health Plans, Inc. in its acquisition of Windsor Health Group,...
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Professionals
Name | Phone | |
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Marc E. Ackerman Counsel |
(646) 502-9678 | marc.ackerman@bassberry.com |
Susan K. Bilbro Member |
(615) 742-7813 | sbilbro@bassberry.com |
Noah R. Black Associate |
(615) 742-7816 | noah.black@bassberry.com |
Douglas W. Dahl II Member |
(615) 742-7939 | ddahl@bassberry.com |
Kevin H. Douglas Member |
(615) 742-7767 | kdouglas@bassberry.com |
Curtis L. Fisher Member |
(615) 742-7892 | cfisher@bassberry.com |
William T. Gebo Associate |
(901) 543-5704 | Will.gebo@bassberry.com |
Harry L. Goldsmith Senior Advisor |
(901) 543-5719 | hgoldsmith@bassberry.com |
Bryan W. Metcalf Member |
(615) 742-6212 | bmetcalf@bassberry.com |
Kimia Olivia Movahed Associate |
(615) 742-6282 | kimia.movahed@bassberry.com |
Andrea N. Orr Member |
(615) 742-7743 | aorr@bassberry.com |
Fritz Richter, III Member |
(615) 742-6256 | frichter@bassberry.com |
Susan V. Sidwell Member |
(615) 742-6264 | ssidwell@bassberry.com |
Catherine N. Simpson Associate |
(901) 543-5928 | Catherine.Simpson@bassberry.com |
David A. Thornton Member |
(901) 543-5922 | dthornton@bassberry.com |
Publications
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April 6, 2021 | Firm Publication
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October 22, 2020 | HR Law Talk Blog
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June 30, 2020 | Firm Publication
Past Events
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September 22, 2020 | Webinar
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May 13, 2020 | Webinar
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May 5, 2020 | WebinarVoya Financial Forum
Media Mentions & Firm News
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January 17, 2023 | Law.com
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September 28, 2022 | Firm News
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January 6, 2020 | Attorney Spotlight
Publications
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April 6, 2021 | Firm Publication
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October 22, 2020 | HR Law Talk Blog
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June 30, 2020 | Firm Publication
Past Events
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September 22, 2020 | Webinar
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May 13, 2020 | Webinar
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May 5, 2020 | WebinarVoya Financial Forum
Media Mentions & Firm News
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January 17, 2023 | Law.com
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September 28, 2022 | Firm News
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January 6, 2020 | Attorney Spotlight
Contact
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.