About Stephen M. Pennartz
Stephen M. Pennartz concentrates his practice on employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including:
- Design and drafting of retirement and welfare benefit plans
- Design and drafting of equity compensation arrangements, long-term incentive arrangements, and transaction bonus arrangements
- Drafting and negotiation of employment agreements
- Advice and guidance on compliance with ERISA and IRC section 409A
- Advice and guidance on the creation of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)
Stephen also has extensive experience advising employers and executives on employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions, including IRC section 280G.
Outside the Firm
Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife and dog in nature. He is also an avid skier and pianist.
News & Views
Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Represents Victor Capital Partners in Its Investment in Specialty Fenestration GroupMarch 3, 2026
Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Represents J.F. Lehman & Company in Its Acquisition of Wellman DynamicsJanuary 14, 2026
Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Represents Americo Chemical Products in Acquisition of Fusion Chemical LLCJanuary 8, 2026
Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Represents Balmoral Affiliate Trecora in Acquisition of Deltech Monomers OpCo AssetsJanuary 5, 2025
Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Advises Beaulieu International Group on Strategic Acquisition of Congoleum FlooringDecember 5, 2025
Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Represents Victor Capital Partners in Acquisition of Four Businesses and Establishment of New Security Services PlatformNovember 21, 2025
Events & Webinars / Speaking Engagement
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Audit Committees Need to KnowSeptember 25, 2025
Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Represents CitiusTech in Acquisition of Health Data MoversSeptember 15, 2025
Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Represents Landing Gear Technologies in Sale to Setna iO AffiliateSeptember 9, 2025
Professional Activities
Stephen is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, JD
- George Washington University, BA, summa cum laude
