Jessica Novey

Jessica Novey advises public and private companies on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, helping clients design competitive compensation programs and address the compensation issues that arise in corporate transactions. Based in Philadelphia, she works with clients across a wide range of industries, including financial services, consumer products, technology and healthcare.

Jessica counsels clients on the executive compensation aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), public offerings and equity and debt financings. She also advises on incentive compensation, severance and retention plans, equity and profits-interest awards, Section 409A compliance and executive compensation disclosure agreements, helping companies align compensation strategy with their business and regulatory obligations.

Her grounding in tax began in law school, where she served as a student intern at the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, representing taxpayers in tax controversies with the IRS. Jessica also served as a legal intern in the tax and benefits group of a Fortune 200 American company, gaining an early view of how large organizations manage tax and benefits issues. That foundation informs the practical, tax-aware advice she provides on compensation matters.