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.
This marks the second year in a row the firm has been ranked by The Legal 500 for its work in this highly specialized area.
The guide recognized co-founding partners Sandra Cohen and Carol Buckmann, along with partners Gretchen Harders and Zahava Blumenthal. It noted Sandra’s deep experience with Section 409A and complex deferred compensation structures, Carol’s work advising global employers on pension law and fiduciary matters, and Gretchen’s breadth across executive compensation and qualified retirement plan matters.
Client and peer feedback published by The Legal 500 also highlighted the firm’s practical, responsive approach to sensitive executive employment matters. One published testimonial described Gretchen as an exceptional executive compensation lawyer” who is “extremely responsive, thoughtful and savvy” in representing executives during significant employment transitions.
“We’re so grateful to our clients and peers for their trust and feedback,” co-founding and managing partner Sandra Cohen said. “I’m proud of our lawyers for the depth they bring to this work, but even more for the way they do it: thoughtfully, collaboratively and always focused on helping clients make good decisions in complicated moments.”
View the 2026 rankings here: https://www.legal500.com/rankings/ranking/c-united-states/labor-and-employment/employee-benefits-executive-compensation-and-retirement-plans-design/243569-cohen-buckmann