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He defends leading companies in complex commercial disputes and ERISA class actions. David is nationally recognized by Chambers USA and Legal 500 as a leading ERISA litigator. In his role as global CHRO, David leads the firm's worldwide human resources team in supporting the firm's lawyers so they can help our clients solve their business and legal challenges. \nFor more than 20 years, David has represented Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms and other leading businesses across the country in complex commercial disputes, with an emphasis on three related areas: ERISA class action defense; complex employee benefits litigation; and disputes and internal investigations involving executive compensation arrangements. David leads our nationally recognized ERISA Litigation practice, working with clients to develop and execute sensible strategies to solve problems in this sensitive and highly regulated area. 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David Tetrick Partner / Chief Human Resources Officer Leading ERISA litigator Legal 500 Leading ERISA litigator Best Lawyers in America “Spirited and Focused” approach to ERISA class action litigation Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers Georgia Rising Star Atlanta Magazine and Law \u0026amp; Politics, 2005, 2006 Approved Counsel on AIG’s Fiduciary Liability (ERISA) panel (one of only three such lawyers in Georgia)  University of Central Florida  University of Florida Levin College of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Florida Georgia American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia The Florida Bar Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Peabody Energy Corporation, the world’s largest publicly-traded coal company, in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan. Defended The Coca-Cola Company in an ERISA “stock drop” class action brought by participants in the company’s 401(k) plan alleging that the plan’s fiduciaries breached their duties by failing to divest the plan of Coca-Cola stock, and obtained dismissal of claims. Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Waste Management, Inc. in a shareholder derivative case in Delaware Chancery Court challenging equity grants to its Board of Directors. Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against SunTrust Banks, Inc. in two ERISA class actions brought by participants in the company’s 401(k) plan alleging the plan’s fiduciaries breached their fiduciary duties by offering affiliated mutual funds that allegedly charged “excessive fees.” Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against National Imaging Associates (a Magellan Health Company) in a managed care ERISA class action brought by a medical services provider against NIA and a major insurer alleging breaches of fiduciary duty under federal and state law. Defended The Home Depot in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan. In a case of first impression, convinced the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to affirm the district court's dismissal of all claims. Defended The Coca-Cola Company in an ERISA class action brought by participants in the company’s long term disability plan challenging the company’s ability to offset benefits to account for participant’s receipt of Social Security disability payments. Obtained summary judgment on plaintiffs’ claims, and successfully defended judgment on appeal. Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Bank of America in an ERISA class action alleging improper valuation by ESOP trustee of shares in closely held company’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Defended Lone Star Funds, the global private equity firm, in a dispute concerning ERISA withdrawal liability allegedly owed by one of its portfolio companies. Defended Amedisys, Inc. in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan. 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