Her clients include educational institutions, governmental employers, healthcare organizations, tax-exempt entities, and financial services organizations, which she advises on a wide range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters.

 

Prior to joining Boutwell Fay LLP, Carla spent more than a decade at TIAA, where she served in several senior leadership positions, including Vice President, Head of Global Tax Advisory and Associate General Counsel. During her tenure, she advised on a broad range of retirement, deferred compensation, and health and welfare matters, governmental and tax-exempt employer plans, executive compensation arrangements, retiree health programs, and fiduciary governance issues. She also advised on the tax aspects of retirement and insurance products, regulatory developments, and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

Earlier in her career, Carla practiced employee benefits and executive compensation law with international law firms, including K&L Gates and DLA Piper. She also worked as a benefits consultant with EY and served as an Attorney-Advisor with the Internal Revenue Service. Her combined experience in private practice, government service, and in-house leadership provides clients with a unique perspective on the legal, regulatory, and operational challenges affecting employee benefit plans and executive compensation programs.

Known for her collaborative approach and practical problem-solving skills, Carla works closely with clients to develop thoughtful solutions that balance legal compliance, operational needs, and long-term strategic objectives. Her diverse background enables her to provide practical, business-focused guidance on increasingly complex employee benefits and executive compensation matters.

Admitted:
North Carolina

Education:
Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Taxation and Certificate in Employee Benefits Law
Emory University School of Law, J.D.
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, B.S.