Morgan Lewis Expands Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice with Addition of Marcus Wu in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2026: Morgan Lewis continues to strengthen its nationally recognized employee benefits and executive compensation practice with the addition of Marcus Wu as a partner in San Francisco. Joining from Pillsbury, where he led the Southern California executive compensation and benefits practice, Marcus advises public and private employers on a broad range of complex benefits and compensation matters.

“Companies across industries are navigating heightened regulatory scrutiny, evolving compensation models, and increasing workforce complexity,” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. “Marcus brings deep technical knowledge and practical insight that enhances the strategic, comprehensive counsel our clients have long relied on us to provide in California and nationwide.”

Marcus represents private and public companies in the design, implementation, and administration of retirement and deferred compensation plans, including defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements such as 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans. He also advises on equity compensation programs, including omnibus incentive plans, employee stock purchase plans, and performance share arrangements, as well as health and welfare benefit plans, Section 125 cafeteria plans, and severance programs. Marcus counsels clients on compliance, governance, and risk mitigation under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related federal and state laws.

“Marcus adds meaningful depth to our West Coast bench and enhances our ability to serve employers, including state and local government entities, with sophisticated benefits and compensation needs,” said Craig Bitman, leader of Morgan Lewis’s employee benefits and executive compensation practice. “His experience designing and implementing retirement and equity plans, combined with his practical, business-focused approach, aligns seamlessly with our collaborative model and clients’ increasing demand for integrated benefits, tax, and employment guidance.”