About Michael
Michael Falk: Experienced Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney in Chicago
Michael Falk is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, based in the Chicago office of this renowned law firm. With extensive experience in employee benefits and executive compensation matters, Michael serves clients across various industries.
Practice Areas
- Qualified and Non-Qualified Retirement Plans
- Executive and Equity Compensation
- Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (Code Section 409A)
- Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (Code Section 280G)
- The Compensation Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions
Awards
- Recognized: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law in Best Attorney USA since 2020.
Education & Credentials
- Firms: Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- Affiliations: Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University Law School, frequent speaker and author on employee benefits and executive compensation topics.
Bars Admissions
- Illinois, United States
Languages
- English (Primary)
Michael Falk holds a J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago and is recognized as a leading lawyer in The Legal 500 U.S. Clients praise him for his no-nonsense approach and practical legal acumen, describing him as an experienced employee benefits attorney with unparalleled technical knowledge of executive compensation issues.
Speaking Engagements
- Presentations to the National Association for Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP)
- Presentations to the American Benefits Council and Worldwide Employee Benefits (WEB) Network
