3:00pm             Opening Remarks by the Chair. 

3:05pm             Legislative Update.  The program will cover proposed (or newly enacted) legislation on pension funding, provision of investment advice, automatic enrollment in 401(k) plans, financing of long term care expenses and other benefits initiatives. Moderator:  Eleanor Banister, King & Spalding LLP, Atlanta, GA. Panelists: Nell Hennessey, Fiduciary Counselors Inc., Washington, DC; J. Mark Iwry, The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC; Kent A. Mason, Davis & Harman LLP, Washington, DC.

4:05pm             Department of Treasury and IRS Policy Reports.  The panel will address emerging issues and areas of concern.  Panelists:  Alan Tawshunsky, Assistant Chief Counsel for Employee Benefits, IRS, Washington, DC; Joseph Grant, Director of Employee Plans, Rulings and Agreements, IRS, Washington, DC.

4:35pm             IRS and Department of Treasury Q & A Highlights.  Government officials will provide answers to the most significant questions submitted by the membership prior to the meeting.  Moderators:  Cynthia Megowan Olds, Mercer Human Resource Consulting, Washington, DC; Kyle Brown, Watson Wyatt Worldwide Research and Information Center, Arlington, VA.

6:00pm             Government Guest Reception and Cash Bar.

LEADERSHIP MEETING/LUNCHEON

Date:  5/5/06

Start Time:  12:15PM

End Time:  1:15PM

YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM

Date:  5/5/06 

Start Time:  12:15PM

End Time:  1:15PM