Leslie Bassett

is a lawyer in King & Spalding’s Business Litigation practice group. For nearly a decade, Ms. Bassett has focused her practice on the defense of sponsors and fiduciaries of employee benefit plans in ERISA litigation matters. She defends clients in complex employee benefits litigation, including litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty and employer stock held in 401(k) plans. Ms. Bassett also counsels clients in connection with governmental investigations and other regulatory matters involving benefits issues and executive compensation agreements. Perhaps equally importantly, she has counseled and resolved numerous disputes in earlier stages, preserving the goals of cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and discretion for her clients.

In addition to her active practice, Ms. Bassett has maintained her commitment to giving back to the community by, among other things, representing children in the juvenile justice process and handling pro bono adoptions through Atlanta Legal Aid’s Grandparent/Relative Caregiver Adoption Project.