Pay Raise Question:

As a manager, I hate it when an employee points to someone else and calls out one aspect of that other person's compensation and then claims the right to parity. Sure that gal got more stock but maybe she takes less cash compensation. Maybe she is actually worth more because even though she has the same title as you at her firm that title means a much higher-level job. Maybe she has experience, education or skills that commands a premium. My point is this, data is a slippery slope you have to use it wisely. Do not use incomplete or bad data to make your case.