Robert J. Lichtenstein

Robert J. Lichtenstein holds dual academic appointments as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Villanova University Law School, while concurrently leading the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Philadelphia.

• Represents clients across retail, financial, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors
• Specializes in equity/incentive compensation plans, ERISA compliance, and qualified retirement systems
• Handles litigation of employee benefit disputes and IRS/Department of Labor representations

His scholarly focus bridges legal practice and academia through specialized expertise in pension architecture, ESOP structuring, and federal tax implications within executive compensation frameworks. Current professional activities include board membership at a private manufacturing firm, directorship at Maritrans, Inc., and active involvement with the Federation Allied Jewish Appeal. No student advising or research grant details are documented in available sources.