Sarah Catherine Mary Richards

A recognized expert in the field of corporate benefits and employee pensions with over 25 years of experience. His expertise covers pension plans, health care reform and strategic management of corporate compensation.

With his experience in large international companies and law firms, he helps employers design and implement effective benefit plans that meet the latest regulations and employee needs.

Features

• Employment Contracts
• Harassment Claims
• Healthcare Fraud
• HIPAA Compliance
• Hospital Administration Legal Issues
• Medical Licensing and Credentialing
• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
• Patient Rights Advocacy
• Pharmaceutical Law
• Telemedicine Regulation
• Union Negotiations
• Wage and Hour Disputes
• Whistleblower Protections
• Workplace Discrimination
• Wrongful Termination

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 2000
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2007 - Certificate in Global Benefits Management, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
  1993 - Pension and Employee Benefits Administration Certificate, Bentley College
  1992 - Fellow, Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists, International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists
  1991 - Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists
  1989 - Internship, International Foundation of Employee Benefits
• Work Experience
  2005 - Present Assistant General Counsel, Avon Products, Inc.
  1999 - 2005 Associate, Chadbourne & Parke LLP
  1998 - 1999 Associate, Palmer & Dodge LLP
  1995 - 1997 Associate, Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver, A Professional Corporation
  1991 - 1993 Pension Consultant, Griffin Pension Services
  1989 - 1990 Summer Investigator Trainee, Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration
• Associations
  2008 - Present
  New York City Bar Employee Benefits Committee - Board Member
  2008 - Present
  New York City Bar Association
  2006 - Present
  New York City Bar Chorus - Board Member -- Membership
  1997 - Present
  U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
  1994 - Present
  Phi Delta Phi - Board Member -- Cornell Law Chapter
  1991 - Present
  International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists - New York Metro Chapter Board Member -- Membership Coordinator
  National Center for Employee Ownership
  Association of Corporate Counsel
  Smith College Club of New York City
• Education
  1996 - Cornell Law School - JD
  1991 - Smith College - A.B.
• Speaking Engagements
  2011 - Health Care Reform - The Impact of Health Care Reform on Employers and Employees in 2011: A Guide to the Practitioner
• Publications
  2009 - Association of Corporate Counsel Docket
  Phased Retirement: Retaining Skilled Workers in a Down Economy
  2005 - Tax Management and Compensation Planning Journal
  Treasury and IRS Issue Key Guidance on New Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Law
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

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