Ann E. Murray

Partner - Atlanta
amurray@mckennalong.com
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303 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 5300
Atlanta, GA 30308-3265
TEL: 404.527.4940
FAX: 404.527.3676
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Experience

Ann E. Murray focuses her practice on helping companies attract and retain their workforces by offering attractive benefits programs and rewards.  She regularly assists clients with matters relating to their qualified retirement plans; health, life, disability and other welfare benefits; stock options and similar equity programs; and executive compensation.  She also advises buyers and sellers regarding their benefits risks and concerns in the sale of a business.  Ms. Murray previously served as in-house benefits counsel for a publicly-traded company, giving her a business-oriented and practical approach to the practice of law.  

Ms. Murray is recommended by Legal 500 and has been recognized as a member of Georgia’s Legal Elite by Georgia Trend magazine.

Education

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Publications:

Seminars and Presentations:

  • “2010 Health Care Reform: What does it mean for Employers and Plan Sponsors?,” MLA Webinar, June 16, 2010.
  • “Employee Benefits Issues in M&A,” ACI Benefits Conference, May 24-25, 2010.
  • "Group Health Plans: Are You Ready for 2010 Deadlines," MLA Webinar, December 9, 2009.
  • "Department of Labor Correction Programs," Worldwide Employee Benefits Network, September 17, 2009.
  • "Do You Have Arrangements That Might Be Affected By 409A?," January 2008. 
  • "ERISA Checklist for Group Insurance," CSRA-Association of Health Underwriters, Augusta Chapter, January 10, 2007. 
  • “Code §409A: Your Employees Will Pay the Price If Your Comp Plans Don't Comply," April 2006.
  • "HIPAA Requirements for Providers (A General Overview)," June 2, 2005.

Professional Activities:

  • American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA)
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Atlanta - South GEM
  • The National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP)
  • Women in Pension (WIP)
  • Worldwide Employee Benefits Network (WEB)