Deb Lifshey

About Deb Lifshey

Deborah Lifshey is a Managing Director in the New York office of independent compensation consultancy Pearl Meyer & Partners, where she advises clients on legal issues related to various compensation matters.Specialties: Securities disclosure, taxation, corporate governance issues, contract negotiation.

Experience

1. Managing Director & Counsel

   Pearl Meyer

   Feb 2001 — Present · New York, NY, US

   As a Managing Director and in-house General Counsel at Pearl Meyer, I advise boards, executives, and compensation committees on complex executive pay, governance, and disclosure matters. With deep expertise in SEC reporting, incentive plan design, and pay-for-performance alignment, I bridge the gap between technical compliance and strategic business goals.My dual role as consultant and counsel allows me to deliver practical, legally sound solutions that stand up to regulatory scrutiny while supporting competitive, performance-driven compensation programs. I’ve guided clients through proxy preparation, CD & A drafting, shareholder engagement, and evolving SEC and tax regulations, helping public and private companies anticipate issues before they arise.Known for my clear communication and precision in translating regulatory complexity into actionable guidance, I’m passionate about empowering leadership teams to make informed, defensible compensation decisions that reflect both market best practices and company culture.

Education

• The Swedish Program at Stockholm School of Economics

  Study Abroad, International Business

• University of Florida

  JD

  1990 — 1993

• Cornell University

  BSILR, Labor and Industrial Relations

  1986 — 1989

• Marist University

  Bridge Program, Business Administration and Management, General