Rafael Vergara's litigation practice provides him the opportunity to work on various negligence and contract actions. He focuses on representing assisted living communities, nursing homes, and disability insurers in litigation.

Randy Avram is Team Leader of the firm's Labor & Employment practice. Mr. Avram acts as national and regional employment litigation and labor counsel for several Fortune 100 companies. He has successfully defended numerous high profile class actions.

Mr. Montellaro is a partner in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. He has extensive experience in a wide range of employee benefits issues, including qualified and nonqualified plans, welfare plans.

Renee Deming is partner in the Compensation & Benefits practice group and a member of the Cooley Business department. She joined the Firm in 2008 and is resident in the Palo Alto office.

Richard A. Sirus focuses his practice on corporate, transactional, tax, employee benefits, executive compensation and health law. Rich consults regularly with clients regarding fiduciary responsibility and liability matters.

Mr. Schwartz is a partner in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

Richard Frey serves dual leadership roles as both the Chair of Venable's West Coast Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Chair of the firm’s West Coast Labor and Employment Practice Group.