Anne represents employers in connection with a range of labor and employment matters, inclusive of both employee benefits work and traditional labor and employment law. Her practice encompasses both counseling and litigation before federal and state courts. She also represents employers in their dealings with various administrative agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
On the employment law side, Anne has experience representing employers in matters involving employee agreement disputes, Title IX, Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, PHRA, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and OSHA. She also provides advice and counsel on myriad issues employers face on a daily basis, such as questions revolving around non-competition agreements and wage and hour issues.
On the employee benefits and executive compensation side, Anne advises clients on various employee benefits topics governed by the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. She has broad experience, including but not limited to counselling clients regarding qualified and nonqualified plans; assisting employers with both IRS (Self-Correction Program, Voluntary Compliance Program, Audit Cap) and DOL compliance programs (Voluntary Correction Program) when necessary; preparing and reviewing cafeteria and wrap plans; answering various HDHP and HSA questions; working extensively with the rules and regulations surrounding the Affordable Care Act; reviewing and assisting in developing company wellness programs; reviewing assignments of benefits; and discussing various issues that may arise with Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements.
Anne earned her J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Allegheny College. She also has her L.L.M. in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.