Michael Arseneault counsels employers and individuals in all facets of executive compensation and employee benefits matters.
Michael advises companies and executives on the establishment, administration and continuing compliance of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements. He counsels clients regarding compliance with the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, PBGC, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA and securities laws and provides advice relating to legislative and regulatory changes. Additionally, he oversees governmental and internal plan audits and investigations. Michael’s practice also includes corporate transactions, benefits claims and litigation. He also advises clients in connection with private company employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
Prior to joining Morrison Cohen, Michael served as director and counsel in the Global Compensation & Benefits Legal Group of Merck & Co., Inc. He was previously vice president and counsel in the Corporate legal group at CBS Corporation, where he oversaw employee benefits matters. Michael was an employee benefits and executive compensation attorney at several major law firms, including Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Davis & Gilbert LLP.