Austin Stack
Austin is head of the firm’s compensation & benefits practice. Austin advises executives and companies with respect to:
Employment matters: Offer letters, employment agreements, and separation agreements
Benefits issues in corporate transactions
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- Review and negotiation of transaction agreements
- Benefits diligence
- Section 280G calculations (golden parachute payments)
Section 409A: Deferred compensation, carve-out plans, and phantom equity
Section 83(b) elections
Equity compensation in corporations: Restricted stock, ISOs, NSOs, SARs, and RSUs
Equity compensation in LLCs and partnerships: capital interests, profits interests, and options
Read about Austin’s journey into compensation & benefits law here.
Education
Harvard Law School, J.D. (’13)
University of Maryland, College Park, BA, Government and Politics ('07)
Prior Professional Experience
- Pacific Tax and Compensation Counsel, 2020-2025
- Holland & Knight, 2013-2020
- Washington Nationals, 2012
- Teach for America, 2008-2009
Bar Admissions
- Florida, California, and Maryland
