Amy Sheridan, a member of the firm's Management Committee, concentrates her practice in the employee benefits and executive compensation area and is experienced in designing, structuring and addressing documentation and compliance issues for compensation and benefit arrangements. She has broad expertise with regulatory and tax requirements related to welfare plans (including the Affordable Care Act and HIPAA privacy and security requirements), qualified and nonqualified retirement plans and IRAs. A lecturer on Executive Compensation at Boston University Law School's Graduate Tax Program, Amy designs and reviews nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements and is noted for her skill and deep knowledge of Internal Revenue Code Sections 409A, 457(f) and 457A and tax rules related to equity arrangements. She has been recognized for her work in structuring novel and creative deferred compensation, bonus and phantom equity arrangements and is a thought-leader on post-Dobbs legal developments and their impact on employee benefit plan arrangements.
Amy has worked with clients in the financial technology and blockchain, life sciences, healthcare, real estate, professional services, education, financial services, hotel and hospitality, esports and gaming, media and not-for-profit sectors and regularly advises domestic and multinational companies ranging from start-ups to public companies.
Amy was selected to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 “Top Women of Law.” In 2022, Amy was chosen by the National Law Journal as an Employment Law Trailblazer. She has been ranked by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America® and The Legal 500 U.S.
Excellent for Tech Companies - Understanding of Blockchain and FinTech
As a FinTech company, we had very specific needs when it came to our benefit plans. Amy's experience with companies in the blockchain and financial technology sectors was incredibly helpful in tailori...
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Christopher Lee
Jan 06, 2026
Highly Intelligent and Dedicated - A True Professional
Amy is an exceptionally bright and dedicated lawyer. She has a deep understanding of the complexities of employee benefits and a commitment to her clients that is truly commendable. I highly recommend...
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Laura Garcia
Jan 06, 2026
Strong Teamwork and Collaborative Approach
Working with Amy and her team felt like a true partnership. They were always willing to listen to our concerns and work collaboratively to find the best solutions. A great experience overall.
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Kevin Brown
Jan 06, 2026
Post-Dobbs Expertise - Critical in a Changing Legal Landscape
Amy was incredibly proactive in advising us on the significant legal changes resulting from the Dobbs decision and its impact on our employee benefits. Her forward-thinking approach was essential for...
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Jessica Williams
Jan 06, 2026
Strategic and Creative Solutions – Beyond Just Compliance
Amy didn't just ensure we met the legal requirements for our benefit plans; she actually helped us develop more strategic and creative compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. Her in...