Christine Keller Email & Phone Number

Your goal is to excel as an in-house attorney responsible for benefits, human resources professional, or benefits specialist. But, your “to-do” list is long, ever-evolving, and may include the following: Keep abreast of changes to federal tax rules for health (including HSAs, FSAs and HRAs), retirement, fringe benefit, or executive compensation plans Review latest DOL guidance/court cases involving ERISA Determine compliance with State and city laws  Correctly apply COBRA and HIPAA privacy and security rules Avoid violating nondiscrimination rules, creating a MEWA or losing a VEBA's tax-exempt statusThat’s a start and should help avoid trouble with IRS, DOL, HHS, EEOC, state agencies.But wait—there’s more. Your list may also contain: Review proposed legislation and predict agency guidance to plan, budget, and design new benefits Train/develop best practices for benefit plan administration, smooth running of committees, and compliance with the HIPAA privacy and security rules Keep executives healthy and happy by offering “richer” benefitsAnd, even if you do all of the above, often dreaded new items appear, like: Help navigate a corporate restructuring by X date, including reviewing/amending all benefit plans, contracts, and insurance policies.Good news - I can help with all of the above and more! I’ve concentrated on benefits law for over 25 years, including 6 with the IRS; I’ve seen every issue imaginable. Additionally, I’ve authored 2 sets of IRS cafeteria plan regulations and The HSA Answer Book. I can: • Advocate in front of any agency (and others in my firm can litigate if necessary)• Brainstorm and advise on any benefits issues• Draft responses to employee complaints, grievances, or appeals• Negotiate contracts, draft plan documents, provide checklists to track deadlines, review filings and launch new benefits • Review open enrollment materials and help with plan design/changes• And more!I’m practical and direct, yet approachable and friendly. I will help you excel.Contact me at (202)861-9371 or CKeller@Groom.com.

Listed skills include Litigation, Employee Benefits, Erisa, Employment Law, and 8 others.