In The News

• February 19, 2010
  'Creative ESOP Deal Adds Equity for Wisconsin Thrift'
  American Banker
  Christopher J. Zinski
  This article in American Banker quotes Chris Zinski, a partner in Schiff Hardin's Financial Institutions Group. Mr. Zinksi comments on one bank's creative strategy in shoring up its capital position: unwinding its employee stock ownership program.
• July 12, 2009
  'Pension Cuts Miss Executives'
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  David H. Williams
  David H. Williams, leader of Schiff Hardin's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group, is quoted in this article about corporate pension plans. Mr. Williams points out the differences in companies' handling of pension plans for rank-and-file employees, and special supplemental plans for executives.
• March 5, 2008
  'Hollinger Trial Shows Even Least Culpable GC at Risk'
  Daily Report
  Patricia Brown Holmes, David H. Williams
  This article reflects on the recently increasing exposure of corporate general counsel to risks of criminal prosecution for ethical infractions. Schiff Hardin partners Patricia Brown Holmes and David H. Williams comment on the ethical pitfalls that can complicate the work of a GC. Ms. Holmes, along with managing partner Ron Safer, represented Mark Kipnis, the former GC of Hollinger International, Inc., in the fraud trial of Conrad Black and his associates.
• April 5, 2007
  'Deal Watching: Putting Employees In The Driver’s Seat'
  Fulton County Daily Report
  David H. Williams
  David H. Williams and Schiff Hardin’s nationwide ESOP practice were highlighted along with his views on the pending leverage ESOP acquisition of the Chicago Tribune. This article was subsequently reprinted in various other legal publications, including the San Francisco Recorder and Law.com — Inside Counsel.