Cohen & Buckmann’s representation of employers, executives and their law firms has earned three of its attorneys a place in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide for 2026.
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. This marks Gretchen’s debut appearance on the list.
Sandra is a leading voice on executive compensation, recognized internationally for her ability to untangle complex, high-stakes employment transitions. She advises companies and executives through career-defining events, from leadership changes to deal-driven compensation packages, where both the legal details and the human impact carry lasting consequences.
Carol is a nationally recognized authority on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), having counseled employers, plan sponsors, committees, trustees and investment managers for decades on the full scope of fiduciary duties. She chairs the firm’s Fiduciary and Plan Governance Practice, which helps clients minimize litigation risk, strengthen oversight and respond effectively to investigations and Department of Labor audits.
Gretchen is widely regarded as an attorney whom other attorneys call for advice on employee benefits, pensions and executive compensation across industries. She is chair of the firm’s Pensions and Employee Benefits practice, which guides employers and executives through evolving pension, health and executive compensation matters, balancing compliance with business strategy.