Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 2006, executive editor, The Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy
- Washington and Lee University, B.A., summa cum laude, Valedictorian, Phi Beta Kappa, 2002
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
- Speaker, “Avoiding Legal Pitfalls for a Successful Compensation Program in 2024,” Bank Board Training Forum, September 12, 2023.
- Speaker, “Employee Benefit Plans – Hot Topics and What You Need to Know for 2023,” Troutman Pepper, October 20, 2022.
- Speaker, “Vaccinations and the Workplace,” The Distilled Spirits Counsel of the United States Webinar, March 16, 2021.
- Speaker, “COVID-19 Vaccine and the Workforce,” Beer Institute Member Webinar, March 11, 2021.
- Speaker, “COVID-19 Vaccine – Guidance for Employers,” Troutman Pepper Webinar, January 28, 2021.
- Speaker, “The Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate: Special Considerations for Higher Education,” Higher Education Compliance Conference, 2017.
- Panelist, “The Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate: Special Considerations for Higher Education,” National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Compliance CLE Workshop, 2015.
- Panelist, “Employee Engagement: Empowering Performance, Endurance & Profits,” The 14th Annual Presidents’ Forum of Charlotte, 2015.
- Podcast, “Long-Term Part-Time Employee Eligibility Rules Now in Effect,” Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions Podcast Series, March 20, 2024.
- Co-author, “Employer-Sponsored Retirement and Health Plans: What You Need to Know for Year-End,” Troutman Pepper, November 15, 2021.
- Co-author, “ARPA COBRA Premium Assistance Expiration: A Friendly Reminder for Employers,” Troutman Pepper, September 14, 2021.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Guidance on Federally Funded COBRA Premium Subsidy: FAQs and What You Need to Know,” Troutman Pepper, May 26, 2021.
- Co-author, “Tax Free Dependent Care Assistance Program Benefits: Fewer Traps for the Unwary,” Troutman Pepper, May 20, 2021.
- Co-author, “COVID-19 Resource Guide for Human Resources Professionals: Employers Must Notify Workers About New COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights by May 31,” Troutman Pepper, May 6, 2021.
- Co-author, “DOL Issues Guidance on Federally Funded COBRA Premium Subsidy — FAQs and Model Notices Provide Clarification for Employers,” Troutman Pepper, April 15, 2021.
- Co-author, “Increased Limit for Dependent Care Assistance Programs: Traps for the Unwary,” SHRM, March 31, 2021.
- Co-author, “IRS Announces PPE Is Medical Expense,” Troutman Pepper, March 29, 2021.
- Co-author, “Increased Limit for Dependent Care Assistance Programs: Traps for the Unwary,” Troutman Pepper, March 22, 2021.
- Co-author, “COVID-19 Resource Guide for Human Resources Professionals: 100% Federally Funded COBRA Is Almost Here — What You Need to Know,” Troutman Pepper, March 25, 2021.
- Co-author, “Potential Pitfalls with COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives,” Troutman Pepper, March 4, 2021.
- Co-author, “COVID-19 Resource Guide for Human Resources Professionals: Employee Benefits Considerations for Reopening in 2020,” Employee Benefit Plan Review, September 2020.
- “Benefits Considerations for Onboarding Furloughed and Laid Off Employees,” SHRM, July 29, 2020.
- “Health Reimbursement Account Design and Compliance,” Lexis Practice Advisor, February 11, 2020.
- “Wellness Program Design and Compliance,” The Lexis Practice Advisor Journal, Special Edition 2019.
- “Health Reimbursement Accounts: Navigating Compliance Landmines,” The Lexis Practice Advisor Journal, Fall 2017.
- “Health Reimbursement Account Clauses (Employee Benefit Wrap Plan),” Lexis Practice Advisor.
- “Health Reimbursement Account Design and Compliance,” Lexis Practice Advisor.
- “Health Reimbursement Account Implementation Checklist,” Lexis Practice Advisor.
- “HIPAA Non-discrimination Notice for Wellness Programs,” Lexis Practice Advisor.
- “Wellness Program Design and Compliance,” Lexis Practice Advisor.
- “Wellness Programs Checklist (Design and Implementation),” Lexis Practice Advisor.
- Quoted, “Your Questions About Vaccines at Work, Answered,” New York Times, May 15, 2021.
- Mentioned, “Troutman Sanders Adds 3 K&L Gates Benefits Attys in NC,” Law360, July 17, 2019.
- Mentioned, “Troutman Lifts Trio of Charlotte Partners From K&L Gates,” Daily Report, July 10, 2019.
- Mentioned, “Laterals, Moves, Promotions,” Bloomberg Law: Big Law Business, July 9, 2019.