She advises global employers and individual executives on all aspects of U.S. employment, compensation and benefits, including on the design and implementation of employment arrangements, equity and cash-based incentive compensation plans and retention. She has a particular emphasis on advising domestic and non-U.S. issuers on initial public offerings and ongoing regulatory and listing requirements relating to compensation and human capital management disclosure and Section 13 and Section 16 compliance. She also advises boards and board committees on corporate governance matters.
Melisa is actively engaged in a variety of pro bono representations, including providing advice to various not-for-profit arts and education organizations.