Robert Kaplan, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice, has been named the vice chair of the Employee Benefits Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Rob advises clients on design, compliance, and operation of qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and nonqualified plans. His clients include public and private companies, boards of directors, compensation committees, and government entities. Rob has significant experience with IRS and DOL voluntary compliance programs and with ERISA fiduciary rules and best practices. 

About the Philadelphia Bar Association

The Philadelphia Bar Association, founded in 1802, is the oldest association of lawyers in the United States. It is a keystone in the ongoing developments of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania legal systems. The mission of the Philadelphia Bar Association is to serve the profession and the public by promoting justice, professional excellence, and respect for the rule of law.

About the Employee Benefits Committee

The Employee Benefits Committee serves as an open forum where local practitioners can discuss the everyday ERISA, tax, and health and welfare benefits issues that arise in connection with their practices as well as address the ramifications of recent law changes and pronouncements by governmental agencies. In addition, the committee and/or its members have been involved in educational presentations to members of the bar from time to time.

About Cozen O'Connor

Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 825 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle-market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 32 offices across two continents.