Overview
Matthew Rutchik is an associate in the Investment Funds & Private Capital practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's New York office. His practice focuses on ERISA Title I matters, including advice to clients on ERISA matters related to the structuring, formation, offering and operation of investment vehicles, ERISA advisory and compliance matters (e.g., fiduciary responsibilities, prohibited transactions rules, and reporting and disclosure) and ERISA matters in structured finance transactions. In the past, he has represented asset managers, private funds, trustees, banks, insurance companies, underwriters, issuers, recordkeepers and plan sponsors.
Matthew also advises clients on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, principally in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
Before joining Paul Hastings, Matthew held positions at other international law firms, in the private sector (as vice president and ERISA counsel of a major financial institution) and in government service (with the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefit Security Administration).
Education
- Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., 2014
- University of Toronto, M.A., 2011
- University of Toronto, B.A., 2009
Engagement & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- ERISA Basics, Practising Law Institute, Panelist (2023)
- ERISA Fiduciary Training, Practising Law Institute, Panelist (2021)
- ERISA Issues Affecting Financial Institutions, Practising Law Institute, Panelist (2019)
Involvement
- Co-Chair – ERISA Title I Sub-committee of the NYC Bar Association's Employee Benefit and Executive Compensation Committee.