Defined Benefit (Pension)
2022 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Shearman & Sterling LLP · New York · Professional & Technical Services

What the 2023 filing shows

U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP holds $2M for 367 participants — about $5,391 per participant, down 99.6% over the 2022 plan year.

$2M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
367
covered participants
$5,391
avg assets per participant
-99.6%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $457M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$2M
Participants
367
State
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP

U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Shearman & Sterling LLP, headquartered in New York. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2M in total end-of-year assets and covers 367 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 135514352, and the plan has been effective since 1955-12-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $464M at the beginning of 2022 to $2M at year-end — a decline of 99.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2M, with reported net income of $-456,621,694 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$464M
Total Assets (End of Year)$2M
Net Assets (End of Year)$2M
Net Income$-456,621,694
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN135514352
Plan Effective Date1955-12-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Shearman & Sterling LLP)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 1,772 $814M
2023 3 1,381 $874M
2024 6 1,913 $1.1B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP holds $2M in total assets with 367 participants. It is sponsored by Shearman & Sterling LLP.
What type of plan is U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP?
U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1955-12-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 135514352.
Who sponsors the U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP?
U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP is sponsored by Shearman & Sterling LLP, located in New York. The sponsor's EIN is 135514352 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP perform in 2022?
U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP declined by 99.6% during 2022, moving from $464M to $2M in total assets. Net income was $-456,621,694.
Where can I find official filings for U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP?
Official Form 5500 filings for U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 135514352 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does U.S. Pension Plan for Partners and Employees of Shearman & Sterling LLP compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 135514352.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.