Morgan Lewis

Melissa D. Hill

Partner

Melissa D. Hill concentrates her practice on complex employee benefits litigation and general employment litigation. Her ERISA practice includes class action litigation and employee benefits and pension matters, in connection with the management of 401(k), 403(b), and defined benefit pension plans, retirement investment options, insurance products, and related claims of fiduciary breach and prohibited transactions. In addition, Missy represents clients in the financial services, insurance, retail, and manufacturing industries, among others, in litigation related to employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Extended Profile

Employers and employee benefits plan sponsors and fiduciaries seek Missy’s counsel when faced with disputes with employees, plan participants, and beneficiaries in federal, state, and appellate courts. In addition to litigation, Missy represents employers and fiduciaries in connection with investigations by the United States Department of Labor, and counsels clients across a variety of industries on day-to-day employment issues such as adverse employment decisions and litigation avoidance.

She previously represented clients in complex commercial litigation matters for a prestigious Philadelphia law firm. She also served as a clinical intern in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

Education

  • University of Delaware, 2001, B.S.
  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2004, J.D.

Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • US District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • US District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Awards and Affiliations

Next Generation Lawyer, Recommended, Labor and employment - ERISA litigation, The Legal 500 US (2017, 2018)

Rising Star, Benefits, Law360 (2018)

Member, Practice Group of the Year, Employment, Law360 (2017)

Member, American Bar Association

Member, New York State Bar Association

Publications

8/6/2018 - Ninth Circuit: ERISA Section 502(a)(2) Claims Beyond Scope of Employees’ Arbitration Agreements, ML BeneBits

8/3/2018 - Melissa Hill Recognized as Rising Star by Law360, ML BeneBits

6/13/2018 - Supreme Court Enforces Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements, ML BeneBits

2015-2016 - Hedge Fund Deskbook

8/4/2010 - First Minor Victory for 401(k) Fees Cases Signals Rejection of Industry Practice Challenges, Pension & Benefits Daily

News

7/31/2018 - Four Morgan Lewis Partners Named 2018 Rising Stars by Law360

6/23/2014 - Morgan Lewis Promotes 17 Lawyers to Partnership

Events

4/5/2018 - Lost and Missing Participant Issues 2018

2/8/2017 - Defined Contribution Plan Sponsor Roundtable

4/3/2016 - SIVA's Eleventh Spring Seminar