Walter Cosby

Walter Cosby

Tax, Compensation & Benefits Attorney

Washington
District of Columbia
Licensed in
DC, NY, MN
New York University School of Law
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About
I am a corporate M&A attorney licensed to practice law in Minnesota, the District of Columbia, and New York. My practice specializes in ERISA, executive compensation, and benefits, with over 9 years of experience advising businesses on complex mergers, acquisitions, private financings, and public offerings. I focus on delivering strategic, practical legal solutions that drive growth and success for my clients.

A graduate of New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Taxation) and Emory University School of Law (J.D.), I bring a deep understanding of tax, benefits, and corporate structures to every transaction. My approach is rooted in
… read more responsiveness and attention to detail, ensuring that clients feel supported throughout their legal matters.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring Minnesota’s scenic outdoor spaces with my Belgian Malinois, Hershey, playing pickleball, and perfecting my game as an avid golfer with a 6-handicap.
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5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Walt and I have been working together since the Fall of 2017. Walt has performed various council functions throughout the past two years from both a personal and corporate stand point. Most recently Walt advised me on the formation of a new venture we launched a few months ago and help prepare us for an equity raise. In this capacity, Walt reviewed our operating agreement, member services agreements, and term sheets and led us through multiple rounds of comments and redline edits."

General Corporate Matters and Formation Documents
Non-UpCounsel Client
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"Walt is a hard worker and has always been available when I need him. He is very responsive even late at night and on weekends Walt has been very thorough and in multiple instances has offered creative ideas worth exploring that I had not considered."

Review and revise Operating Agreement
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Goodwin Procter

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate

Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

Led the design and implementation of complex executive compensation arrangements, including qualified and nonqualified plans, and deferred compensation, within M&A and other corporate transactions.
Provided strategic guidance on compensation issues related to incentive plans, equity awards, and deferred compensation to ensure compliance with ERISA and the Code.

Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

Alston & Bird

Corporate Associate

Apr 2017 - Aug 2019

I practiced as an associate at Alston & Bird in Washington D.C. where I specialized in private equity transactions and served as the primary associate contact for a number of clients. In addition to advising private equity sponsors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and general corporate matters, I also represented their portfolio companies on various corporate matters.

Apr 2017 - Aug 2019

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