Jeffrey Kanter

Jeff Kanter joined the firm in 1985 and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He has a legal background with specialization in taxation. Early in his career he was a lecturer at New York University’s School of Continuing Education, Taxation Division, as well as its School of Paralegal Studies.

Jeff works with both private and public companies of all sizes, and among all industries throughout the world on the design of short- and long-term incentive and related compensation programs. He has a particular specialization in transactional consulting, such as corporate and financial restructurings, IPOs, acquisitions anddivestitures and employment arrangements.

A frequent speaker and writer on the subject, some of Jeff’s presentations include being a regular presenter at programs such as those sponsored by AYCO and the American Bar Association.

Speaking Engagements and Presentations

November 15, 2016
2016 Executive Compensation National Institute
Performance Plan Design: 2017 Style

August 3, 2016
AYCO Summer Innercircle
Executive Compensation: What’s New in 2016

February 23, 2016
Fordham Law School
Equity Compensation in Early Stage Companies

July 30, 2015
AYCO Summer InnerCircle
More ‘Pay for Performance’ in Executive Compensation

Publications

August 27, 2019
SEC Provides Guidance to Investment Advisers on Use of Proxy Advisors
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March 23, 2012
Executive Compensation 2011 Year in Review
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August 20, 2010
Evolution of Change-in-Control Practices: 2007 vs. 2010
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February 1, 2008
Entitlement to Incentive Compensation on Termination of Employment May Result in Loss of Treatment as Performance-Based Compensation under Section 162(m)
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