Alessandra K. Murata

Alessandra Murata is a partner in Goodwin Procter’s ERISA & Executive Compensation Practice. Working with public and private companies, with a focus on those in the technology, life sciences, private equity and REIT sectors, Ms. Murata counsels organizations and management on executive compensation and benefits issues arising through mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, venture capital and leveraged buyout transactions and other transformative corporate events.

Ms. Murata regularly advises public and private companies on the adoption, revision and negotiation of executive employment and severance arrangements. She counsels clients regarding equity compensation arrangements for corporations and partnerships, compliance with tax rules relating to deferred compensation, tax planning with respect to the excise tax on excess parachute payments, limits on the deductibility of executive compensation and SEC rules governing executive compensation disclosure and reporting.

Prior to joining Goodwin Procter in 2016, she practiced at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and, previously, at Debevoise & Plimpton.

The Silicon Valley Business Journal lists Ms. Murata as one of its 2016 Women of Influence based on her professional and civic achievements.

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Job Types Partner
Areas of Practice 1) ERISA & Executive Compensation, 2) Technology Companies, 3) Capital Markets, 4) Life Sciences and 5) M&A/Corporate Governance
Law School New York University School of Law (LL.M.,2000);University of Michigan Law School (J.D.,1999)
Education Cornell University (B.S.,1996)
Bar Member / Association California State Bar Association,New York State Bar Association
Most recent firm Goodwin Procter LLP
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandramurata
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