Executive Compensation Expert Witnesses

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Executive compensation expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including corporate governance, human resources, financial management, business valuation, and labor law. Some of the most common executive compensation expert witness specialties also include CEO compensation, stock options and equity plans, retirement benefits, performance incentives, and deferred compensation plans. They can opine on the effects of executive pay structures, tax implications of compensation packages, regulatory compliance issues related to executive compensation, fairness of severance packages, and the impact of executive compensation on company performance.

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Review Fee $475/hr
Deposition Fee $475/hr
Court Fee $475/hr

This well-credentialed expert has several decades of experience in the executive compensation & executive recruiting industries. He began his career in 1989 and has since completed more than 200 engagements focused on executive recruiting and executive compensation. He is a graduate of Cornell University's Advanced Program in Executive Search & Leadership Consulting & The Wharton School's Executive Compensation: Strategies and Frameworks program. Currently, this expert is the President/CEO of a firm focused on executive recruiting and executive compensation within more than 40 industries, including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, banking, construction, defense, electronics, energy, food, healthcare, industrial machinery & equipment, insurance, maritime, plastics, private equity, transportation, technology and utilities.

President & Founder, An Executive Search Company in MI

Gladstone |

Michigan

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

Expert knowledge in employee benefits and executive compensation working with large publicly held corporations. Extensive experience in benefit due diligence of merger and acquisition transactions and benefit implications of bankruptcies and workouts. Counsels large pension plans and investment managers in investments by ERISA plans and has extensive experience in funded welfare benefit plans and all areas of executive compensation. In working with clients, delivers a keen business sense with strategic focus that enhances the bottom line. Credentials enhanced by appointment to ERISA Advisory Council and election as a Fellow to the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel. Rated AV in Martindale.

Chair of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, A Prominent Law Firm

Juris Doctor (JD), Harvard Law School

Lake Forest |

Illinois

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Review Fee $395/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This qualified expert has 22 years of experience in compensation consulting and specializes in employee and executive compensation matters. He earned his BS at California Polytechnic State University and is an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management. Formerly, this expert served as a compensation consultant for numerous companies and organizations including Spansion, Google, Stanford Health Care, Safeway, EVault, LinkedIn, Motorola, and UCOP. Currently, he serves as founder and principal consultant at a compensation consultancy in California that designs and advises pre-IPO, Fortune 100, and private companies on their employee and executive compensation programs.

Founder and Principal Consultant, A Compensation Consultancy in CA

Bachelor of Science (BS), California Polytechnic State University

San Jose |

California

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FAQs for Executive Compensation Expert Witnesses

What is an executive compensation expert witness?

An executive compensation expert witness is a professional who provides insights and testimony on matters related to executive pay, benefits, bonuses, stock options, and other forms of remuneration.

In what types of cases can an executive compensation expert witness be beneficial?

These experts are often utilized in cases involving employment disputes, contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, tax issues, and corporate governance matters.

What subspecialties exist within the field of executive compensation?

Subspecialties may include areas like equity-based compensation, deferred compensation plans, retirement packages, performance incentives, and regulatory compliance.

How can an executive compensation expert witness assist in a wrongful termination case?

They can provide analysis on whether the terminated executive's compensation was fair and in line with industry standards or if there were discrepancies that suggest wrongful termination.

Why is it important for an executive compensation expert witness to understand current market trends?

Understanding current market trends allows these experts to accurately assess if an executive's compensation package aligns with industry norms and standards.

How does Expert Institute select its Executive Compensation expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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