About Carol Buckmann

Carol advises employers and pension industry leaders on a wide variety of plan issues, with devoted thought leadership on navigating fiduciary issues. She has a rare combination of both breadth and depth of knowledge in employee benefits law.

“She understands our business, is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and provides very practical advice.” “She has great depth and breadth of knowledge.” – Client Comments, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

With a career that spans over 40 years, Carol has become one of the foremost employee benefits and ERISA attorneys in the country. She is widely known for her in-depth understanding of issues related to ERISA, including pension plan and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) compliance, fiduciary responsibilities and investment fund formation. Her clients – global and U.S. companies – and attorneys rely on her for advice related to complex pension law and fiduciary problems. She also is experienced in advising global employers on U.S. and cross-border employee benefits matters.

Prior to founding Cohen & Buckmann, Carol was Counsel in the New York Office of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and spent 23 years as a specialist and ERISA Counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell.