International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP is pleased to announce that Nick Pappas has joined Dorsey as a Partner in the Healthcare Litigation group in New York. Nick joins Dorsey from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, where he was a partner for many years. 

Dorsey’s Managing Partner Bill Stoeri said: “Nick brings tremendous experience with complex benefit and employment law matters. Dorsey’s ERISA litigation team is recognized nationally for its outstanding work, and the addition of Nick gives another boost to that well-earned reputation.”

Steve Lucke, Co-Chair of Dorsey’s ERISA Litigation Practice Group and Health Litigation Practice Group, commented: “Nick is a talented lawyer who brings a seasoned and sophisticated perspective to ERISA and healthcare litigation. He is well known and respected in the industry for consistently providing the very best client service, which makes him an outstanding fit with Dorsey’s culture.”

His practice concentrates on the defense of class actions challenging the administration of healthcare benefit plans, 401(k) plans, and defined benefit plans. He also focuses on the full spectrum of complex employment litigation matters, including in relation to antidiscrimination laws, restrictive covenant agreements, and executive employment agreements.

“Dorsey has a fantastic Healthcare Litigation practice, an outstanding culture, and incredibly talented lawyers across the firm,” said Nick. “I am excited to collaborate with an exceptional team of lawyers to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.”