In the 2026 Chambers & Partners USA Guide, Groom Law Group (“Groom”) is again recognized as a national leader, with rankings in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, ERISA Litigation, and Healthcare. Groom’s year-over-year rankings speak to the firm’s robust experience, market leadership, innovative approach, and trusted role in guiding clients through critical employee benefits challenges.
Chambers & Partners’ rigorous research methodology “combines independent interviews, market analysis and detailed assessment of recent work to identify the lawyers and firms leading their markets.” Groom’s rankings from this research reflect the firm’s excellence in advising clients on tax, ERISA, and other employee benefits laws across all of our practice areas, including retirement, executive compensation, health and welfare, fiduciary and plan governance, benefits/ERISA litigation, and policy.
Firm Rankings
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Nationwide (Band 1)
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 1)
- ERISA Litigation, Nationwide (Band 1)
- Healthcare, DC (Band 5)
Sources say: “Groom Law is one of the top law firms in this space. It understands Washington and has real-world experience that it can put into practice.”
Individual Lawyers Rankings
- Katie Amin – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 4)
Sources say: “Katie has been a true partner as we have grown our business. She’s been instrumental to our success.” - Jon Breyfogle – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 3)
Chambers says: “Jon Breyfogle has a broad employee benefits practice which sees him counsel plan sponsors, fiduciaries and health insurers, among others. He provides expertise in regulatory compliance and enforcement aiding in the defense of Department of Labor investigations.” - Lisa Campbell – Healthcare, DC (Band 4)
Sources say: “Lisa is fabulous and a wonderful person to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable with a high emphasis on client service and excellence.” - Elizabeth Drake – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 3)
Sources say: “Elizabeth Drake is a great lawyer.” - Will Delany – ERISA Litigation, Nationwide (Band 4)
Sources say: “Will provides a rare combination of strategic litigation skill, technical ERISA expertise and industry knowledge. He is a straight shooter and a highly effective advocate.” - Jennifer Eller – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 2)
Chambers says: “Jennifer Eller has a broad employee benefits practice which includes advising clients on regulatory investigations and compliance.” - Lars Golumbic – ERISA Litigation, Nationwide (Band 1), Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 4)
Sources say: “Lars is a great litigation partner who is knowledgeable, responsive and efficient.” - Christine Keller – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 1)
Sources say: “Christine is a fantastic lawyer, a smart person and is great in health and welfare.” - Michael Kreps – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 4)
Sources say: “Michael is amazing – he is so creative and pragmatic.” - Jeff Kroh – – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 4)
Sources say: “Jeffrey is a really talented exec comp lawyer who does a lot in non-qualified deferred compensation space.” - David Levine – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 1)
Sources say: “David is our company’s most trusted benefits/benefit finance/ERISA adviser. He is an exemplary and inspirational leader and mentor to his team.” - Louis Mazawey – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Senior Statesperson)
Sources says: “He is one of the smartest benefit and comp lawyers.” - Seth Perretta – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, DC (Band 3), Healthcare DC (Band 5)
Sources says: “Seth is not just smart, he is also really practical and good at putting himself in the shoes of the client. He is super responsive and always stays calm no matter the situation.” - Michael Prame – ERISA Litigation, Nationwide (Band 2)
Sources say: “Mike is a very fine lawyer.”
Chambers USA is a publication released by Chambers & Partners, a premier research organization and publisher of legal directories. It provides rankings of law firms, individuals and departments by assessing technical legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service.
