Dave Walsh

David Walsh is a Partner at Cooley LLP, a global law firm, specializing in executive compensation and equity arrangements.12 His expertise lies in creating and advising clients on various types of equity compensation arrangements, incentive plans, and related tax, securities, and corporate law issues.1

Professional Background

David Walsh has extensive experience in:

• Designing and implementing equity compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock, SARs, and RSUs1
• Advising on executive employment and consulting agreements1
• Handling management bonus plans, change in control agreements, and deferred compensation plans1
• Working with partnerships and limited liability companies on unique compensation programs, such as "profits interests" awards1
• Addressing Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (deferred compensation law) issues1

Education

• LLM in Taxation (with distinction) from Georgetown University Law Center in 20171
• JD (with honors) from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 19881
• BA in Economics and English from the University of Virginia in 19851

Areas of Practice

Walsh's practice encompasses various aspects of corporate law, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Initial public offerings (IPOs) and other financings
• Private equity transactions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
• ERISA compliance for retirement and welfare benefit plans1

Professional Affiliations

David Walsh is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA).2 He is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and Virginia.2

Throughout his career, Walsh has worked with companies at all stages of their lifecycle, from inception to exit, providing valuable guidance on executive compensation matters in various transactions, including private financings and public offerings.13