Steve Flores
Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Partner
- Role
- Partner at Cooley LLP
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steve Flores
I am an experienced legal professional specializing in executive compensation and employee benefits at a leading global law firm. I provide practical, business-focused advice and work collaboratively with investors, corporate legal departments, executives, HR and benefits professionals to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions.My practice includes- Mergers and acquisitions and lending transactions- Private equity and venture capital transactions- Designing, implementing, and winding down benefit plans and compensation arrangements, including equity and cash incentive programs, retirement plans and health and welfare benefits- Advising on compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for compensation programs and benefit plans, including ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, securities laws, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA.Recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago United, Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500, Super Lawyers, The Legal 500, Latino Leaders Magazine, and the Hispanic National Bar Association, I am also dedicated to advancing equity in the legal profession and service to the community. I’ve held leadership roles in diversity committees, founded a Latino/a/e affinity group, served on the Chicago Police Board, and sit on the boards of organizations doing impactful, mission-driven work. Learn more about my practice: cooley.com/people/steve-flores
Experience
Partner
Apr 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
ERISA, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits
Education
University of Illinois College of Law
Juris Doctor
2004 — 2007
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
2000 — 2003
Skills
- Corporate Law
- Qualified Retirement Plans
- Employee Benefits Design
- Westlaw
- Legal Writing
- Employment Law
- High Deductible Health Plans
- Human Resources
- Legal Research
- Defined Benefit
- Executive Compensation Planning
- Erisa
- Legal Assistance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Employee Benefits
- Healthcare
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