Jeffrey’s practice is focused on all aspects of executive compensation, including plan design, equity compensation, transactional matters, and securities law issues. He regularly advises publicly traded companies of all sizes regarding executive compensation matters, including related corporate governance issues and reporting requirements under federal securities law, and is experienced in executive compensation advice in connection with mergers and acquisitions, including private equity matters.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Advising on the IPOs of a global exchange operator and a biopharmaceutical company
Advised a public company with CEO onboarding and inducement grants of equity awards
Represented a company in bankruptcy with respect to executive compensation plans and change in control agreements
Advising on the IPOs of a global exchange operator and a biopharmaceutical company
Advised a public company with CEO onboarding and inducement grants of equity awards
Represented a company in bankruptcy with respect to executive compensation plans and change in control agreements
Represented public companies in the registration of securities under the '33 Act
Represented a public company in a tax-favorable share repurchase transaction
Represented public companies with respect to SEC periodic reports and Section 16 reports
Counseled public companies with Regulation FD compliance
Represented public companies with respect to proxy statements for annual meetings
Represented public companies with respect to stock exchange requirements for equity incentive plans
Recognitions
- Ranked in Chambers USA for Pennsylvania Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, 2025
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Corporate Law, 2023-2025
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1990, J.D., summa cum laude; elected to Order of the Coif, Editor of the Law Review
- University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Business, 1983, MBA
- Grove City College, 1980, B.A.
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Pennsylvania
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Regional Learning Alliance – Member of the Board of Directors
- Robert Morris University – former Adjunct Faculty Member