Richard Menson, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at KC’s Managing 401(k), 403(b) and Other Retirement Plans for 2011 and Beyond Webcast

New York, NY, July 01, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Richard Menson, a partner with McGuireWoods LLP and a member of the firm’s Tax and Employee Benefits department, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Managing 401(k), 403(b) and Other Retirement Plans for 2011 and Beyond.” This event is scheduled for September 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET.

For further details, please visit:
http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_RetirementPlans.html

Event Synopsis:

The recent economic tsunami has fundamentally changed the way Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries look at retirement products. A cohesive updated strategy is more important now than ever.

While some things will remain the same, such as contribution limits for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457(b)s and other issues will require a fresh new look.

The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of key experts and thought leaders to help walk you through the most significant issues in the mix. They will discuss:
-Roth IRA Contribution Parameters and Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Limits
-In Plan Roth Conversion Requirements
-Lifetime income options for DC plans- what's on the horizon?
-Trends in managing plan investment lineups and the impact of the new DOL participant disclosure rules
-Pros and cons of retirement plan accounts vs. IRAs - from the participant's perspective
-And other up to the minute regulatory updates and issues, including questions submitted by you

About Richard Menson

Mr. Menson, a partner in the Atlanta office of McGuireWoods LLP, handles executive compensation and employee benefits related matters for publicly and privately held corporations, trusts, banks, insurance companies and various other entities.

He is the former chair of the Joint Committee on Employee Benefits of the American Bar Association. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Profit Sharing / 401k Council of America and a Member of its Legal and Legislative Committee.

He received a Juris Doctor from Northwestern Law School, a Master of Law in Taxation from George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Ripon College.

About McGuireWoods LLP

Sharply focused on its clients, McGuireWoods ensures that all of the firm's actions are based on what will best benefit their clients. Tracing the firm's roots back to 1834, McGuireWoods has a long history of growth through mergers with predecessor firms in existing markets, as well as client-centered expansion into new markets. Working with clients to develop these strategies, they are able to keep pace with their changing needs – helping them meet their clients' goals.

For more information about Richard Menson and McGuireWoods LLP, please visit: http://www.mcguirewoods.com.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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