Cohen & Buckmann has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
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Carol discusses the three qualities of an “intelligent fiduciary,” the importance of regular RFPs and service provider monitoring, prohibited transaction rules, Cunningham v. Cornell and emerging risks involving welfare benefit plans and pharmacy benefit arrangements.
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Carol Buckmann has published The Intelligent Fiduciary: Best Practices for Navigating ERISA’s Fiduciary Responsibilities, a plain-English guide for the people responsible for overseeing employee benefit plans.
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Cohen & Buckmann P.C. has promoted Austin Light and Sherrone Torres to counsel, recognizing their contributions to the firm’s executive compensation, employee benefits and employment law practices.
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Cohen & Buckmann has again been recognized in The Legal 500 United States guide, earning a Band 4 ranking for Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and Retirement Plans: Design.
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Cohen & Buckmann has again earned Chambers and Partners rankings, with the firm and three of its attorneys highlighted in the 2026 USA guide for their work in employee benefits and executive compensation.
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Victoria H. Zerjav has joined Cohen & Buckmann as a partner. Zerjav brings more than 20 years of experience advising on the compensation structures that sit at the center of mergers, leadership transitions and executive negotiations.
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Ten years ago, Cohen & Buckmann was founded on a core principle shaped by Wall Street experience: that the most sophisticated executive compensation and employee benefits advice should not be limited by market convention, industry or company size.
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Clients are increasingly seeking specialized legal advice delivered by smaller, senior teams, especially for complex, sensitive or novel matters. That demand is contributing to the rise of elite boutique firms in advisory practice areas historically associated with larger firms.
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Courts nationwide are poised to address several ERISA issues in 2026 that could have meaningful implications for employers, plan sponsors and fiduciaries.
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The 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® has recognized Cohen & Buckmann for its work in employee benefits and employment law.
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Carol Buckmann will discuss how collectively bargained pension and welfare benefits can affect corporate transactions and other business decisions at an upcoming New York City Bar Association program.
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A U.S. Supreme Court ruling lowers pleading standard in ERISA cases. Carol Buckmann explains key risks and compliance steps for plan sponsors.
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Co-founding and managing partner Sandra Cohen, co-founding partner Carol Buckmann and partner Gretchen Harders were recognized in the 2026 guide, which spotlights the country’s foremost employment and labor law advisors.
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Cohen & Buckmann P.C. has appointed two of its most experienced attorneys to new leadership roles, enhancing the firm’s industry leadership in retirement plan governance, fiduciary compliance, and employee benefits strategy.
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