June 13, 2024
Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2024) has ranked Michelle Yau, chair of the firm’s Employee Benefits/ERISA practice, and Kai Richter, of counsel, in the firm’s Employee Benefits/ERISA practice as among the best in the nation for ERISA Litigation: Plaintiffs – Nationwide.
Here’s what Chambers USA says:
Band 1 – Michelle Yau is a highly regarded litigator who is skilled in representing plaintiffs in ERISA class actions. “Michelle is incredibly smart and very thoughtful. She is a breath of fresh air and always easy to work with.”
Band 1 – Minneapolis-based Kai Richter has a strong track record of representing pension and ESOP plan participants in complex ERISA class actions.
In addition, Chambers USA ranked Cohen Milstein’s Employee Benefits/ERISA practice one of the top practices in the nation.
Band 1 – ERISA Litigation: Plaintiff – Nationwide
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is highly regarded for its representation of plaintiffs in ERISA class actions. The firm is regularly sought out to represent plan participants and beneficiaries in a range of ERISA claims including breach of fiduciary duty. “Cohen Milstein are first rate. Their lawyers understand the bigger picture of cases and I enjoy working with them.”
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC successfully represented the participants and beneficiaries of the Wells Fargo 401(k) plan in an ERISA class action lawsuit, achieving a $32.4 million settlement.