Caroline Wood is an experienced litigator who advises and defends retirement plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers across industries in ERISA class actions and other complex benefits litigation nationwide. Her primary practice focuses on 401(k) related fee, investment, and fiduciary duty litigation.
Caroline litigates ERISA cases in federal courts across the United States, handling all phases of litigation—from drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery disputes to working with expert witnesses, taking and defending depositions, and participating in alternative dispute resolutions. She is known for her pragmatic approach and deep understanding of ERISA’s technical requirements, the retirement industry, and plaintiffs’ substantive claims.
With extensive experience litigating ERISA class action cases, Caroline also plays a key role in developing innovative and effective strategies to respond to new lines of attack on ERISA plans and fiduciary decisions. Drawing on her prior experience at a large, international law firm, she brings a sophisticated, team-oriented approach to managing complex ERISA disputes from inception through resolution.
Fluent in Spanish, Caroline maintains an active pro bono practice representing clients in both Section 1983 and immigration matters. Before law school, she was a middle and high school English teacher.
