Our panel will guide ERISA counsel to manage the legal challenges of ERISA preemption rules and their impact on litigating employee benefit claims and retirement and health plan administration. The panel will discuss the application of federal rules, recent court decisions, causes of action, and key considerations and litigation techniques for plan sponsors and administrators.

Topics will include:

• Understanding ERISA preemption rules under Section 514(a) and limited exceptions
• Recent court decisions, causes of action, and critical factors in determining the application of ERISA preemption
• Types of notice and disclosure provisions to be considered by plan fiduciaries
• Avoiding litigation pitfalls and crucial considerations for ERISA counsel

Panelists:

• José M. Jara, Counsel, Fox Rothschild
• Chelsea Ashbrook McCarthy, Partner, Holland & Knight

CLE credits are available. Please note there is a cost to attend.