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Marie E. Casciari to Co-Chair and Present at ABA’s JCEB ERISA Basics National Institute 2023

by DeBofsky | Aug 1, 2023 | Announcements | 0 comments

We are pleased to inform you that Marie E. Casciari of DeBofsky Law will be organizing and presenting at the “ERISA Basics National Institute 2023,” a virtual event organized by the American Bar Association (ABA), Joint Commission on Employee Benefits (JCEB). This event, scheduled from October 11th to 13th, 2023, is a prime opportunity for professionals new to ERISA and the constantly evolving world of employee benefit plans to learn the basics, or for those wanting a detailed refresher on ERISA and employee benefits law.

The event is designed to accommodate in-house and union counsel, benefits specialists, private practitioners, litigators, and consultants, with a key focus on comprehensive ERISA topics. We encourage you to register before September 8th to avail the Early Bird Rates.

Don’t miss this chance to delve deeper into the realm of ERISA and employee benefits law. Learn More and Register for the Event here.

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