Lisa Kimmel
About Lisa Kimmel
Lisa Kimmel serves as the Chair of the Executive Compensation and Benefits Department at Benesch, Friedlander, where she has worked for 27 years. She has extensive expertise in transactional work related to benefits transitions, plan mergers, and dispute resolution involving the IRS and DOL.
Work at Benesch Law
Lisa Kimmel has served as Chair of the Executive Compensation and Benefits Department at Benesch, Friedlander since 1997. With 27 years of experience in this role, she oversees various aspects of executive compensation and benefits, focusing on transactional work related to the transition of benefits and plan mergers and transfers. Her leadership in the department has contributed to the firm's reputation in handling complex compensation and benefits issues.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Kimmel holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Bucknell University. Her expertise lies in transactional work involving benefits transitions, plan mergers, and dispute resolution. She has significant experience dealing with controversies involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Labor (DOL).
Background
Before her tenure at Benesch, Friedlander, Lisa Kimmel worked as ERISA Counsel at The Lubrizol Corporation for one year, from 1989 to 1990. She also served as Vice President at KeyCorp from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, she has experience as a tax consultant with a big four accounting firm in Los Angeles, which has further enhanced her understanding of tax-related issues in executive compensation and benefits.
Achievements
Lisa Kimmel was the first in-house ERISA counsel for a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Cleveland. This role marked a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her capabilities in managing complex ERISA matters and contributing to the company's compliance and governance in employee benefits.