2026 Mid-Term Election Results: Impact on Employer Benefit Programs

Ben has a broad-based practice focusing on all aspects of employee benefits, executive compensation, fiduciary governance and data privacy. He garners nationwide recognition for his thought-leadership on health and welfare plan design and compliance issues. He regularly speaks and publishes on cutting-edge benefits developments, having counseled clients through the turbulent times of the Affordable Care Act’s implementation and the COVID-19 benefits-related upheaval.

Ben’s involvement with various policy organizations, including SHRM, the American Benefits Council, the ERISA Industry Committee and the Chamber of Commerce allow him to keep clients ahead-of-the-curve on breaking benefits developments so they can inform their internal stakeholders of what to expect. He regularly provides input to regulatory agencies and even Congress on pending proposals to ensure his clients have a voice in the process.

Ben’s broad-based practice allows him to counsel clients of all industries, size and focus, including private sector, union, multiemployer, public sector, higher education, and health care. He also regularly advises vendor-side organizations on health and welfare products and services.

Prior to joining Seyfarth, Ben was a lead articles editor for the Washington & Lee University Law Review.  Outside of work, Ben enjoys introducing his Chicago friends and family to the finer aspects of his Kentucky cultural upbringing, including the Derby, the Wildcats, and the riveting tale of the Florence Y’all Water Tower.

Erin serves as an Associate Director of Regulatory & Legislative Strategy, assisting teammates and customers with the application of federal law to employee health and welfare plans. In her role, Erin tracks emerging legislation and regulatory changes, and translates agency guidance on COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, Section 125 and other laws affecting employee benefits into articles and presentations to help employers manage legal compliance.

Erin comes to Brown & Brown with over 15 years of experience in employee health and welfare compliance. Erin previously led the compliance department of a national third-party administrator, serving as HIPAA Privacy Officer and ensuring administrative compliance with laws regulating consumer-directed benefit plans, COBRA and ERISA. She also served on the board of directors for the Employer’s Council on Flexible Compensation, developing best practices alongside other industry leaders and lobbying federal legislators for improvements to tax-advantaged employee benefit plans. Earlier in her career, Erin worked as a compliance attorney for a regional insurance brokerage, providing education and consultation on employee benefits compliance to agents and customers. Erin has also worked in private legal practice and nonprofit leadership.