Akerman is pleased to serve as a sponsor of the Slavic401k Conference, which brings together leading professionals and thought leaders from across industries to help businesses navigate the evolving retirement plan regulatory landscape. This premier event offers valuable insights into emerging legislation, strategies for growing both retirement plans and businesses, and innovations in technology that are reshaping the retirement services sector.

Melissa Cizmorris, Partner in Akerman’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, will participate as a panelist in the session titled “Mergers and Acquisitions: Impact on 401(k) Plans.” The session provides a practical overview of how corporate transactions — whether structured as stock purchases or asset sales — affect employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. Panelists will discuss key due diligence practices, ERISA fiduciary considerations, and IRS transition period rules under IRC §410(b)(6)(C), sharing strategies for plan integration, termination, or continuation, as well as tips to avoid common pitfalls during transitions.