Mark P. Wilkins

Mark counsels private and public companies on an array of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including deferred compensation, equity, retirement, and health and welfare plans. Mark assists clients with compliance matters under ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, the Internal Revenue Code and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and advises on the compensation and employee benefits issues involved in mergers and acquisitions. Mark values providing practical and actionable guidance to help clients achieve their objectives.

Mark has a particular focus on executive compensation programs for corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, including compliance with Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G, 409A, 457(f), as well as Subchapter K. He drafts executive compensation arrangements, deferred compensation plans, equity incentive plans and severance plans. Mark also works with his clients on information reporting and withholding requirements for various fringe benefits and other compensation-related matters.

Mark has significant experience advising employers who contribute to multiemployer pension plans in addressing issues related to their contribution obligation, including plan audits and withdrawal liability.