People: Kelly Pointer, Associate

Kelly Pointer

Associate

New York
Direct: (212) 218-3337
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Ms. Pointer is an associate in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.  Her practice focuses on qualified retirement and 403(b) plans and health and welfare plans.  Ms. Pointer’s qualified retirement and 403(b) plan experience includes matters related to design and implementation, maintenance and ongoing administration, ERISA and tax code compliance, reporting and disclosure requirements, and plan termination.  She also assists clients with compliance issues through the IRS voluntary correction program and advises on establishing and maintaining fiduciary structures and processes.  Ms. Pointer’s health and welfare plan experience includes matters related to consumer-driven health arrangements, cafeteria plan requirements, domestic partner benefits, compliance with COBRA, HIPAA privacy and portability, and health care reform. 

Ms. Pointer is an associate in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.  Her practice focuses on qualified retirement and 403(b) plans and health and welfare plans.  Ms. Pointer’s qualified retirement and 403(b) plan experience includes matters related to design and implementation, maintenance and ongoing administration, ERISA and tax code compliance, reporting and disclosure requirements, and plan termination.  She also assists clients with compliance issues through the IRS voluntary correction program and advises on establishing and maintaining fiduciary structures and processes.  Ms. Pointer’s health and welfare plan experience includes matters related to consumer-driven health arrangements, cafeteria plan requirements, domestic partner benefits, compliance with COBRA, HIPAA privacy and portability, and health care reform. 

Education

  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law (2005)
    cum laude
  • B.A., Whitman College (1999)

Presentations

  • “Mastering the New EBSA Rules on Covered Plan Fee and Expense Reporting - Ensuring That 401(k) and 403(b) Plans Make Complete and Timely Disclosure,”  presented by Strafford Publications, webinar (October 2011).
  • “Pensions and Benefits in a Changing Global Environment,” Canadian Bar Association/IPEBLA Pensions & Benefits Conference presented by DC Plan Governance Panel, Quebec, Canada (June 2010).
  • “Employment Law Update,” Hudson Valley Job Service Employer Committee (June 16, 2009)