Adam Kestenbaum, Local Chair of the Tax Department in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins, focuses on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. He advises on all types of compensation arrangements and benefit plans and in a variety of industries, with extensive experience working with oil and gas companies and master limited partnerships.
As a member of the Tax Department, Retirement Committee, and global Benefits, Compensation & Employment Practice, Adam works with public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and executives, with particular focus on:
Adam was recently named a Rising Star by Law360, which recognizes “attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments transcend their age.”
Prior to joining Latham & Watkins, Adam served as a law clerk to then-Vice Chancellor, now Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. of the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court.
Firm commended for its notable transactional work in infrastructure, energy development, and finance.
Chambers USA recognized the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for “world class expertise when it comes to the most challenging transactions.”
Tax partner honored in the Benefits category for his role in crafting the benefits and executive compensation components of major deals.