Atty. Taryn E. Cannataro
As part of Lowenstein Sandler LLP's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits group, Taryn provides counsel to clients on all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. Working closely with corporate executives, private companies —from start-ups to private equity firms— and public companies across a broad array of industries, she consistently focuses on providing sophisticated and efficient legal services that align with and enhance her clients’ business objectives.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Taryn E. Cannataro at a Glance
Taryn E. Cannataro is a employment attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Educated at Rutgers University–Newark (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Taryn E. Cannataro
- As part of Lowenstein Sandler LLP's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits group, Taryn provides counsel to clients on all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation matters
- Working closely with corporate executives, private companies —from start-ups to private equity firms— and public companies across a broad array of industries, she consistently focuses on providing sophisticated and efficient legal services that align with and enhance her clients’ business objectives
- Taryn advises on all aspects of compliance and plan design related to tax-qualified plans, health and welfare plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, equity and equity-based plans, incentive compensation plans, ERISA fiduciary and disclosure obligations, prohibited transaction rules, and complicated Section 409A issues
- In addition, she frequently advises on the compensation and employee benefits aspects of corporate transactions, including the negotiation of transaction documents, complex Section 280G and Section 409A matters, and the negotiation of employment arrangements
- as well as consulting on the transition of employees and go-forward compensation and benefits
- Taryn also counsels both companies and executives on the design, drafting, and negotiation of executive compensation arrangements, such as employment, equity, incentive compensation, bonus, change in control, and separation agreements
- She works closely with her clients to understand their goals and is proactive in her counsel
- Prior to joining Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Taryn worked as a tax manager in Deloitte Tax LLP's Global Employer Services practice group, where she assisted a wide variety of public and private companies with U.S. and international employee benefits and ERISA tax issues
Practice Areas Explained
Taryn E. Cannataro's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Taryn E. Cannataro handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Taryn E. Cannataro
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Taryn E. Cannataro's practice in the field of employment.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Taryn E. Cannataro's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Taryn E. Cannataro attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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