Ann E. Murray
FAX: 404.527.3676
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
- LL.M. in Tax, University of San Diego
- J.D., University of San Diego
- B.A., Menlo College
Admitted
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
Publications:
- "Cost-Savings and Risk-Reducing Ideas for Severance Programs," Bloomberg Law Reports, July 30, 2010.
- “Update on the Federal COBRA Subsidy: Traps for the Unwary and a Possible Savings Opportunity,” Bloomberg Law Reports, March 29, 2010.
- "Offering Company Stock as an Investment Option in Retirement Plans," Employee Benefit Plan Review, June 2009.
- "Could Your Officers or Board Face Personal Liability for Your 401(k) Plan Investment Losses?," Journal of Compensation and Benefits, May/June 2009.
- "Focus on Executive Compensation After the Election," Fulton County Daily Report, November 17, 2008.
- "The Best Laid Plans - Unique Tax and Benefits Issues in US Acquisitions," Financier Worldwide, co-authored with Scott Harty, October 2008.
- "Health Savings Account Update," Employee Benefit Plan Review, co-authored with Leah Singleton, October 2008.
- "Employer-sponsored Personal Health Records," Thompson's Human Resources 2009: Answers to the Top HR Questions in 2009, co-authored with Leah Singleton, October 2008.
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)