Greenberg Traurig Hosts Annual Employee Benefits Conference in Palm Beach County

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jeffrey S. Kahn, a shareholder in the Palm Beach County office of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig P.A., chaired the firm’s Annual Employee Benefits Conference held in Boca Raton on November 15th. Additional speakers included Greenberg Traurig shareholders Martin Kalb, Steven B. Lapidus, Bridget A. Berry and Marvin A. Kirsner.

Nearly 90 CEOs, CFOs, HR directors, employee benefit professionals, accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and attorneys gathered to hear the latest information on topics such as ESOP Transactions, Preserving Wealth, Social Media Rewards and Risks, Year-End Retirement Planning and Employment Tax Developments.

"Business owners and executives need guidance in planning for business succession in a tax efficient manner and securing their longevity in a competitive marketplace," said Kahn. "We host this conference annually to advise our clients about the latest trends and regulations confronting businesses in their provision of employee benefits, executive compensation and related matters."

Kahn focuses his practice on employee benefits, executive compensation, and the design and implementation of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Kahn has published articles in various professional and trade magazines and has lectured frequently before professional, charitable, financial, and business audiences on ERISA, ESOPs, and other employee benefit subjects.

Kalb, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Global Tax Group, has over 35 years of experience representing clients in all aspects of tax law, estate planning, corporate matters and mergers and acquisitions at the firm.

Lapidus is Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig'sGlobal Benefits and Compensation group and Chairman of the firm's Miami Tax Group. His practice emphasizes executive compensation, employee benefits and estate planning.

Bridget regularly counsels employers relating to federal and state laws and regulations. She represents employers in various types of arbitrations and litigation including gender, age and disability discrimination claims, harassment, hostile work environment and retaliation claims, wage and hour claims, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) investigations and proceedings.

Kirsner has over 25 years of experience in complex issues surrounding state and local tax. He handles federal income tax, bankruptcy tax, energy tax incentives, estate and gift tax, multi-state sales tax controversies and corporate income tax controversies at the audit, appeal and trial levels. He also has experience with internet, e-commerce and telecommunication tax issues. Kirsner is a frequent speaker and writer on various tax topics.

Greenberg Traurig’s Global Benefits & Compensation (GBC) Practice services clients ranging from closely held businesses to large multinational corporations around the world. To help clients with quality control and efficiency, GBC has developed an extensive set of models for various executive compensation and employee benefit programs that can be customized to each client’s needs.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig is an international law firm with 1800 attorneys and governmental affairs professionals in 33 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The firm was selected as the 2007 USA Law Firm of the Year by Chambers and Partners. For more information, please visit www.gtlaw.com.

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Source: Greenberg Traurig, LLP