Olivia Ustupski is a member of Vedder Price’s Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits group, focusing her practice on employee benefit plan compliance, executive compensation arrangements and related tax implications, and employee benefit matters arising in corporate transactions.
Olivia advises employers on design and administration employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and employee stock ownership plans. She guides clients on fiduciary responsibilities, plan compliance, and operational corrections.
Olivia also supports corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings, advising on employee benefit design, tax implications, and executive compensation arrangements. She helps clients structure and implement executive agreements, deferred compensation, and equity-based plans, aligning benefits with business objectives. Olivia is fluent in Polish.
Languages
- Polish
Credentials
Education
- Chicago Kent College of Law, J.D., 2019
- Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business, B.A., cum laude, 2016
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2019
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association
Recognition
- The Legal 500 US – Labor and Employment: Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and Retirement Plans: Design, Recommended Lawyer (2025)
Insights & Events
Blogs
Treasury and IRS Finalize Regulations for Roth Catch-Up Contributions Under SECURE 2.0
September 29, 2025
Publications
Treasury and IRS Finalize Regulations for Roth Catch-Up Contributions Under Secure 2.0
September 25, 2025
Blogs
Health Plan Tobacco Surcharge Litigation
September 2, 2025
Blogs
Alternative Investments and 401(k) Plans
August 15, 2025
News
Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025
June 11, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents Netrio, a Portfolio Company of L Squared Capital Partners, in its Acquisition of Agio
June 5, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Vedder Works Employment Law Series Rosemont, IL
May 15, 2025
Blogs
Cunningham v. Cornell University
April 23, 2025
