Ron Aizen is a Partner in the firm's New York office who focuses on compensation and benefits matters, including public and private M&A, initial public offerings, bankruptcy and restructuring, and general tax, securities and employment advice. Ron also negotiates and drafts compensatory plans and agreements (including equity and cash incentive and deferred compensation plans and employment, separation, change in control and retention agreements) and provides related advice concerning tax (including Sections 280G and 409A) and securities law issues. He helps public companies navigate compensation- related disclosure (including CD&A, Form 8-K, and Section 16) and corporate governance issues (including say on pay and shareholder approval of equity incentive plans). In 2024, Ron was recognized as a top lawyer in Employee Benefits by Super Lawyers.