Jahiz concentrates his practice in the areas of health and welfare plans and qualified retirement plans.

He assists clients in drafting plan documents, amendments, SPDs, and memoranda of understanding; resolving ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance issues; reviewing appeals to denied claims; and addressing various litigation matters (including multiemployer plan withdrawal liability).

Jahiz previously served as the Newsletter Editor for the Western Pension Benefits Council- San Francisco.  He presents and publishes on issues related to health and welfare and qualified retirement plans. He recently presented on “The ACA’s Uncertain Future: Texas v. U.S. and Other Recent Developments” as well as “Best Practices for Healthcare Plan Compliance” at the University Conference Services Mid-Sized Retirement & Healthcare Plan Management Conference.

Jahiz has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Northern California Super Lawyers publication since 2019.

RECENT AND UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

• Coming Soon: Determination Letter Program for Individually Designed Section 403(b) Plans
• Keeping COBRA Notices Compliant in an Ever-Changing Landscape
• Disability Claims Regulations Delayed to April 1, 2018
• Tax-Exempt Entities and State/Local Governments Have New Flexibility in Designing Annual and Long-Term Bonus Incentive Plans
• The Enforceability of ERISA Forum Selection Clauses — Two Recent “Against-the-Trend” Cases and an Uncertain Future
• IRS Extends Due Dates for 2015 ACA Information Reporting by 2 to 3 Months
• EEOC’s Proposed Rule on GINA and Wellness Programs: Approving Spousal HRA Incentives and Clarifying Other Matters