Litigation in Retirement Plans — What the Cornell Decision Means for You

Overview

Who Should Join

LIMRA and LOMA Members

Highlights

The retirement plan industry is facing a surge in litigation, with high-profile cases—like the recent Cornell University decision—reshaping the legal landscape for plan sponsors, providers, and fiduciaries. These lawsuits are not only becoming more frequent, but also more costly, complex, and consequential.

Join us for a discussion on the growing legal risks facing retirement plans and how your organization can prepare. Alison Douglass, Partner at Goodwin Law, will share her perspective on recent case developments, including the implications of the Cornell ruling, trends in ERISA litigation, and practical considerations to minimize risk and navigate the challenging environment.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

Key litigation trends and why cases are on the rise
What the Cornell decision means plan sponsors and service providers
Common allegations and mistakes to avoid
Best practices for risk mitigation and compliance

Whether you're a recordkeeper, fiduciary, or advisor, this session is essential to understanding how litigation is reshaping the retirement landscape—and how to stay ahead of it.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry's leading legal voices.

Presenters

Alison V. Douglass

Partner, Goodwin Law

Alison V. Douglass

Partner, Goodwin Law

Alison Douglass, a partner in Goodwin’s Complex Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Financial Services Litigation and ERISA Litigation practices, focuses her practice on a wide array of complex commercial litigation, primarily in the areas of ERISA, mutual fund and securities litigation. Alison has been selected for inclusion to Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in ERISA Litigation since 2014 and clients laud her abilities, saying: “She is an extremely talented litigator who excels as an advocate and on case strategy.” She has also been recognized by The Legal 500 and named a “Rising Star” by Law & Politics and Boston magazine.

Alison represents clients in all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation counseling and trial and appellate matters in federal courts across the county and in regulatory investigations and governmental proceedings, including before the US Department of Labor and the SEC. As part of her ERISA and mutual fund litigation practice, Alison is involved in a broad range of class actions, derivative actions and multi-proceeding litigations. She also regularly advises clients on risk management and insurance coverage matters. Alison joined Goodwin in 2005 and formerly served on the firm’s Partnership Committee.

Alison Salka, Ph.D.

Principal Consultant, LIMRA and LOMA

Alison Salka, Ph.D.

Principal Consultant, LIMRA and LOMA

Alison Salka joined LIMRA in 2012 and led the member benefits and research division from April 2014 until April 2024. She was responsible for driving the strategy and direction of its global research program. As principal research consultant, she is focused on thought leadership designed to help companies better understand industry issues and trends. She is a frequent industry speaker and has testified before the Department of Labor. Before joining LIMRA, she worked at Prudential and MassMutual. She has a Master’s degree from the College of William and Mary and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.

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Event Coordinator

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