In her business and corporate law practice, Darcy emphasizes executive compensation, ERISA, and employee benefits counsel. She is a partner in our Business Department and a member of our Managing Board.
Darcy advises investment advisors who work with employee benefit plan clients regarding ERISA compliance in a complex and changing regulatory environment. She also advises private investment funds regarding investment of assets held by employee benefit plans.
She works with clients in the insurance and financial services industry on a wide variety of matters, including regulatory compliance, privacy laws, contract drafting and general corporate matters.
Darcy has extensive experience in a wide range of employee benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements. She provides ongoing legal advice and counsel about the establishment, maintenance, administration and termination of clients' employee benefit plans.
Among the issues she regularly addresses are concerns and strategies involving tax qualified and non-qualified employee benefit plans, equity based plans, health and welfare plans, and fringe benefit plans.
When compensation and benefits matters are triggered during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other major business transactions, Darcy guides clients in protecting their interests and ensuring the integrity of transactions.
Professional Organizations:
Chair, Multnomah Bar's Group Insurance Committee
Community Activities:
National Association of Stock Plan Professionals
Western Pension and Benefits Conference
Board of Directors, YWCA of Greater Portland
Case Studies
Tonkon Torp Team Delivers Fast, Efficient Counsel in Rejuvenation Sale
Tonkon team delivers fast track BCS Championship project
M Financial: A Unique Financial Services Company
Articles
Issuing Equity to Employees
The Employment and Labor Group: E-Employment Law Update
U.S. Supreme Court Broadens Employer Liability for Retaliation
Supreme Court Opens Door to More Age Discrimination Lawsuits
News
Tonkon Torp Honored for Campaign for Equal Justice Contributions
Tonkon Torp Recognized for Promoting Diversity in Legal Profession
Best Lawyers in America® Names 40 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2012 List
Tonkon Torp's Norville to Chair Multnomah Bar's Group Insurance Committee
Tonkon Torp Lawyer Elected to YWCA Board Best Lawyers in America® Names 37 Tonkon Torp Attorneys
Best Lawyers in America ® 2010 Names 30 Tonkon Torp Attorneys
The Best Lawyers in America ® 2009 Names 25 Tonkon Torp Attorneys