Trisha M. Sowers

Trisha advises clients on the design, administration, and compliance of employee benefit plans. Her practice encompasses retirement plans, including defined contribution and defined benefit arrangements, as well as health and welfare benefit plans of all types. She helps clients identify and correct qualified plan errors, navigate the processes for merging or terminating retirement plans, and address complex administrative issues that involve eligibility, beneficiary designations, applicable state law requirements, and dispute resolution. Trisha’s work draws on a broad understanding of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, COBRA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, relevant state estate laws, and federal and state agency operations.

Drawing on her background in insurance and actuarial science, Trisha brings a practical understanding of how benefit plans operate and how to develop effective, compliant solutions. She works closely with clients to align plan design and administration with their business objectives, simplify complex issues, reduce risk and administrative burdens, and deliver clear, precise plan documents and communications.