Kristen Hobbs

Kristen Hobbs advises clients on major aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation, with a particular focus on the design and administration of employer-sponsored retirement, health and welfare plans. She regularly counsels clients on navigating the ever-evolving legal and regulatory requirements impacting plan sponsors. Her approach emphasizes modern, efficient plan design and proactive compliance strategies tailored to each client’s unique objectives.

Drawing on her experience identifying and correcting plan errors, Kristen helps clients manage complex correction processes and implement forward-thinking solutions that reduce risk and enhance long-term plan sustainability.

Kristen is deeply committed to helping her clients mitigate risk, respond to regulatory and litigation developments, and implement strategies that support her clients’ workforce needs and business priorities.

Kristen's Practice

Representative Matters

• Conducted a comprehensive internal audit of a client’s qualified and non-qualified plans, and provided ongoing support through the resulting implementation of corrective measures.
• Assisted with the termination of a large pension plan and provided ongoing support through the resulting claims and government audits arising from the pension plan termination.
• Assisted client with objections and corrections to employer shared responsibility payment penalties arising under the Affordable Care Act.
• Closely monitored legal and regulatory developments pertaining to HIPAA privacy disclosures, and assisted clients with updating their disclosures and procedures to align with evolving compliance standards.