Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 450 attorneys practicing in 15 locations.
Title with Firm: Partner Years at Firm: 31 Law School: University of Iowa College of Law Contact Phone: (602) 382-6235 Other Practice-Area Expertise: Internal Investigations/ International/ Government Regulations
Title with Firm: Partner, Practice Group Leader Years at Firm: 10 Contact Phone: (602) 382-6305
Barbara J. Dawson
Matthew P. Feeney
Commercial Litigation
Corporate & Securities
Barb Dawson is a senior investigations and litigation partner. She serves on the firm’s elected Executive Committee and Compensation Committee. Dawson’s practice concentrates on assisting Fortune 500 businesses and boards of directors with internal investigations, complex litigation and regulatory compliance. On a national basis, Dawson is Chair Emeritus of the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation. On an international basis, Dawson has served as chair of the board of directors for Lex Mundi, an international affiliation of 160 independent law firms world-wide. Her experience has included legal engagements, law-related presentations, projects and board of directors' duties on six continents.
As chair of Snell & Wilmer, Matthew Feeney’s practice is concentrated in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, SEC reporting and compliance, and corporate governance matters, including advising corporate boards and board committees. In June, Feeney completed his term as chair of Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society, Ltd., a mutual insurance company that insures approximately 40% of AmLaw 200 firms. He continues to serve on that board. Feeney has also been involved in numerous civic and charitable organizations and currently serves on the boards of directors of Greater Phoenix Leadership, the Musical Instrument Museum and the Valley of the Sun United Way and chairs the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy and the Arizona Equal Justice Foundation.
Title with Firm: Chair Years at Firm: 38 Law School: Notre Dame Law School (1983) Contact Phone: (602) 382-6239
John Lomax
Anne Meyer
Labor and Employment
Employee Benefits
John Lomax counsels companies on a wide range of labor and employment matters. Companies hire Lomax to defend them in complex, class and sensitive litigation and to handle internal investigations. Lomax also regularly advises companies on traditional labor matters and how to handle difficult and sensitive senior executive transitions. In addition to his background, the Snell & Wilmer’s Labor & Employment practice group has been at the forefront of helping employers manage the pandemic-produced changes in the workforce.
Anne Meyer’s practice is concentrated in employee benefits, including compliance with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). Meyer counsels clients on all aspects of qualified retirement plans, including pension and 401(k) plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, equity plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and health and welfare plans. Meyer also advises employers on benefits and compensation issues in connection with corporate transactions and regularly assists clients in correction of violations under Department of Labor and IRS correction programs.
Other Certifications Supporting this Area: AV Preeminent Lawyer, Band 1 Chambers Listed Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
Title with Firm: Partner Years at Firm: 18.5 Contact Phone: (602) 382-6595 Other Practice-Area Expertise: Executive Compensation
Other Practice-Area Expertise: Native American Practice, Energy, Nonprofit Governance
Company Name: Snell & Wilmer
Website: swlaw.com
Year Established Locally: 1938
Main Local Office Address: 400 E. Van Buren St., Suite 1900, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Number of Offices in Metro Phoenix: 1
Phone: (602) 382-6000
Managing Partner: Matthew P. Feeney, Chair
Top Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Corporate and Securities, Special Litigation and Compliance
City Nationally Headquartered: Phoenix
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