Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation News

Jennifer Dunsizer, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the employee benefits and executive compensation group, was quoted throughout a Columbus CEO story on severance plans.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease is pleased to announce that 30 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized among the leading practitioners in the country in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA.

Vorys announced today that the firm has launched an educational platform – Vorys at Work – to provide important updates and training for HR professionals and in-house counsel on labor and employment law trends, developments, court decisions and legislative changes from across the U.S.

Vorys announced today that experienced employee benefits attorney, Jacquelyn Meng Abbott, has joined the firm’s Houston office as of counsel.

Twelve Vorys attorneys have been named 2020 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers. Each year, only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.”

Vorys announced that partners Jolie Havens and Nici Workman have made the shortlist for the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Awards: USA 2019.

Vorys announced that 30 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized among the leading practitioners in the country in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA. 

Vorys announced that Dawne McKenna Parrish, an employee benefits attorney with more than 20 years of experience, has joined the firm as a partner.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease is pleased to announce the firm’s inclusion on the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. Vorys was named a Best Law Firm nationally in 15 practice areas and a best metropolitan firm in 93 categories, among four Ohio metropolitan areas, Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas. According to U.S. News and Best Lawyers, achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Chris Poth, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in an Employee Benefit Adviser story about why employers must review operating strategies to ensure they are compliant with the requirements set for the in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Vorys announced that 30 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized among the leading practitioners in the country in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA.

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in a Forbes.com Story Titled “The $83,000 Question: How Much Do Regulations Really Cost Small Businesses?”

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Columbus office, was quoted in a Forbes story about a new federal regulation that will allow companies to use Health Reimbursement Arrangements to compensate employees who buy their own insurance.

Christine Poth, a partner in the Columbus office, was quoted in an HR Daily Advisor story about the U.S. Department of Labor’s health plan audits.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease is pleased to announce the firm’s inclusion on the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list.

Christine Poth, a partner in Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Today article titled “What to Expect from a Health Plan Audit.”

One-hundred and eleven lawyers from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2017.

Vorys announced that 36 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized among the leading practitioners in the country in the 2016 edition of Chambers USA.

Vorys announced that Blake Beachler, Jennifer Dunsizer, Angela Gibson, Rick Grady, Jonathan Ishee, Paul Kerlin, Natalia Steele and Elizabeth Weinewuth have been named partners of the firm.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease is pleased to announce the firm’s inclusion on the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. Vorys was named a Best Law Firm nationally in 17 practice areas and a best metropolitan firm in 96 categories, among four Ohio metropolitan areas, Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas. According to U.S. News and Best Lawyers, achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Chris Poth, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the labor and employment group, was the focus of a Law360 story titled “Vorys Snags Ex-Bricker & Eckler Employee Benefits Partner.”

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease announced today that Christine Poth has joined as a partner in the Columbus office. Poth has nearly 20 years of experience counseling clients on employee benefits and related tax matters.

One-hundred and eighteen lawyers from Vorys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2016.

Dan Clark, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the labor and employment group, was quoted in a Law360 story titled “Lawyers Weigh In On High Court ERISA Ruling.”

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease is pleased to announce that 39 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized among the leading practitioners in the country in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA.

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the labor and employment group, was quoted in a Tax Notes story titled “IRS to Abate Penalties on Excessive Premium Tax Credit Payments.”

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the labor and employment group, was quoted in a New York Times: You’re the Boss blog post titled “Regulators Warn Against Reimbursing Employees for Health Premiums.”

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Columbus office and the chair of the firm's health care group, was a guest on WVXU’s Cincinnati Edition.

Vorys announced the firm’s inclusion on the 2015 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. Vorys was named a Best Law Firm nationally in 17 practice areas and a best metropolitan firm in 83 categories, among four Ohio metropolitan areas, Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease is pleased to announce that Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Columbus office and a member of the labor and employment group, was inducted into the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel (ACEBC) as a Fellow.

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the labor and employment group, was quoted in a BNA: Daily Tax Report story titled “Health Care: Panelists Disagree on Reporting Employee Coverage Under Multiemployer Health Plans.”

One-hundred and ten lawyers from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2015.

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and the chair of the health care group, was quoted in a Law360 story regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the labor and employment group, was quoted in a New York Times story about defined contribution health plans.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease is pleased to announce that 39 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized among the leading practitioners in the country in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA.

Jennifer Dunsizer, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in a Columbus Business First story about the benefits provided to public sector employees. According to the story, the private sector no longer is the only option for ambitious job seekers.

Jennifer Dunsizer, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the labor and employment group, was quoted in a Columbus Business First story regarding a Supreme Court case that could decide when employees can sue to recover losses in company stock plans.

Jolie Havens, a partner in the firm’s health care group, was quoted throughout a Cincy Magazine story about the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer mandate.

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the health care group, was quoted in a Columbus C.E.O. story on the issues employers and businesses owners are facing as they prepare the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the health care group, was a guest on WVXU’s Cincinnati Edition. The show she participated in was titled “Obamacare Affect on Businesses.”

Ten Vorys attorneys from three offices have been named 2014 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers. Each year, only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.”

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and member of the health care group, was quoted throughout a Columbus C.E.O. story regarding the Obama administration’s decision to extend the deadline for the Affordable Care Act mandate for employers (with 50 or more employees) to offer health benefits from Jan. 1, 2014 to Jan. 1, 2015.

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the health care group, was interviewed by Joel Riley of 610 WTVN about the Obama administration’s decision to extend the deadline for the Affordable Care Act mandate for employers by one year.

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in a Columbus Business First story regarding the Obama administration’s decision to extend the deadline for the Affordable Care Act mandate for employers from Jan. 1, 2014 to Jan. 1, 2015.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease is pleased to announce that 39 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized among the leading practitioners in the country in the 2013 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers USA conducts in-depth research and ranks the leading firms and attorneys in an extensive range of practice areas throughout America.

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in a BNA Pension & Benefits Daily story titled “Proposal on Waiting Period Limit Troubles Some Employers, Confirms Prior Guidance.”

Cincinnati partners Michael Bronson and Victor Walton and Columbus partner Jolie Havens were featured in the inaugural edition of LEAD Cincinnati in a story about the challenges employers and health care providers face as they work to achieve compliance with the Affordable Care Act.

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the firm’s Columbus office, was quoted in a Tax Analysts Tax Notes story entitled “Correction to Employer Mandate Regs Clarifies Multiemployer Plan Guidance.”

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in a Columbus Business First story about the decisions employers are facing as they move forward with the implementation of policies related to the Affordable Care Act.

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in an Ohio Report story titled “Ohio Employers Focus On Election As Signal of Federal Health Care Law’s Future.”

Jolie Havens, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in a Dayton Daily News story about what might happen if the Affordable Care Act is overturned.

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office, was quoted in a Tax Notes story regarding guidance issued by the IRS related to how employers will to calculate full- or part-time status of current and new employees under the large employer health insurance mandate of the Affordable Care Act.

One hundred and twenty-six lawyers from Vorys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2013.

Linda Mendel, of counsel in the Vorys Columbus Office, was quoted throughout a Tax Notes story titled “Employers Await Guidance on Health Insurance Mandate.” According to the story, employers are awaiting proposed federal regulations related to section 4980H of the Affordable Care Act.

Jolie Havens, a partner in the health care group in the Vorys Columbus office, appeared on the Ohio News Network’s Ohio Means Business television show to discuss the steps employers need to take to comply with the health insurance mandates included in the Affordable Care Act.

Matthew Albers, G. Ross Bridgman, Jolie Havens and Linda Mendel were quoted in news stories about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to largely uphold the Affordable Care Act.

Vorys announced that 35 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized among the leading practitioners in the country in the 2012 edition of Chambers USA.