Legislative Update 2025

Please note that this session was recorded live at the 2025 Trustee School, and some audio may not have been captured during the recording.
 
Session Summary: The retirement plan landscape continues to evolve, and recent developments in federal and state law will affect all governmental plans, including defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans and 457(b) plans. This presentation will cover the legislation and recent developments that impact governmental plans, including changes in Georgia law, federal law, IRS compliance, and recent litigation. 
 
Presenter:
Ed Emerson
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP
Credits: This course is worth 1.0 GAPPT CEC (Continuing Education Credit). It also qualifies for 0.1 IACET CEU (Continuing Education Unit).
Instructions: Participants must watch the session video presentation and pass the session assessment to earn GAPPT CECs and IACET CEUs.
Prerequisites: None.
Equipment Requirement: Computer, tablet or smartphone and internet access. To avoid issues, please use Google Chrome as your browser.
Cost: Member Registration: $80.00 / Non-Member Registration: $120.00
 

Course Details

Instructors

Edmund Emerson III

Ed Emersonis a Partner in the Atlanta office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.  Ed provides strategic guidance to employers, including tax-exempt organizations and governmental entities, to help them manage their most pressing employee benefits challenges. Ed often represents governmental employers, boards and committees overseeing governmental plans and has extensive experience addressing the specialized needs of governmental plans, including compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a regular GAPPT presenter, Ed has received information regarding educational instructional methods and adult learning processes.

As a regular GAPPT presenter, Ed has received information regarding educational instructional methods and adult learning processes.

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