Mary Lewis

Mary M. Maher Lewis is an experienced legal professional specializing in executive compensation and employee benefits. She advises executives and high-growth companies on various matters related to equity arrangements, token-based incentives, parachute payments, benefit plans, deferred compensation, and severance entitlements.1

Education and Bar Admissions

Mary received her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2013. She also holds an M.Ed. in Special Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a BA from Duke University.1 She is admitted to the bar in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Illinois.1

Professional Experience

Mary's career has included positions at prestigious law firms:

• Cooley LLP (2017-2024): Mary worked as Special Counsel, focusing on executive compensation and employee benefits.1
• Latham & Watkins (2013-2016): She began her legal career at this firm.1

In her role, Mary drafts and negotiates compensation terms for various corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, SPACs, employment agreements, and financing transaction documents.1

Current Position

As of the most recent information available, Mary has transitioned to a new role as a Partner at Baker Tax Law, based in Saint George, Utah.2 This move appears to be a recent development, following her tenure at Cooley LLP.

Mary's expertise in executive compensation and employee benefits, combined with her experience at top-tier law firms, has established her as a respected professional in her field.