Lisa Tavares
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Provided by Lisa Tavares
Practice Areas
Lisa Tavares, co-chair of Venable's Business Division, advises clients on Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and tax requirements applicable to retirement plans and non-qualified arrangements, health and welfare benefits, and fringe benefit arrangements. Lisa represents governmental employers on Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and other benefit plan issues related to governmental plans. She regularly assists with government correction programs, such as the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS), the Department of Labor (DOL) Voluntary Compliance Program (VCP), and the Voluntary Closing Agreement Program. Lisa also navigates issues related to mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, plan mergers, terminations, transition planning, and employee relations.
Chambers Review
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Lisa Tavares of Venable is adept at handling ERISA and tax issues pertaining to executive compensation and employee benefits plans. She is held in high regard for her government experience, having previously worked in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lisa is well known in the community and has a breadth of knowledge in health and welfare."
"Lisa is well known in the community and has a breadth of knowledge in health and welfare."