J. René Toadvine maintains a nationwide practice that focuses on representing management in all facets of employee benefits matters, including:
- Employee benefits tax issues
- The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and benefits planning
- Executive compensation
- Employee benefits in mergers and acquisitions
- Bank finance and ERISA issues in securitizations
René designs and drafts all types of employee benefits and executive compensation plans with adherence to compliance regulations, including:
- Qualified and non-qualified retirement plans
- Health and welfare plans
- Severance plans
- Disability plans
- Equity compensation
- Deferred compensation
Appearing before administrative agencies, including the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Department of Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and the Department of Labor, René has specific knowledge of:
- ERISA
- 409A
- Internal Revenue Code
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
René represents a wide variety of companies, including:
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Retail
- Health Care
- Cable
- Technology
- Engineering
- Real estate
René is the office managing shareholder of Littler Mendelson's Charlotte, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina, offices, and also currently serves on Littler's Board of Directors. Additionally, he is a member of the Level A to B Write-On Subcommittee and a core member of the Employee Benefits Leadership Group.
Before joining Littler, René was a partner and counsel at two other law firms. Prior to attending law school, René practiced as a senior actuarial analyst in the life and health insurance industry.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Charlotte Benefits Forum
- Member, Southern Employee Benefits Conference
- Member, Employee Benefits Committee, Section of Taxation - American Bar Association
- Member, Hickory Grove Christian School Board
- Former Member and Chair, Covenant Day School Board
- Former Board Member, Charlotte Rescue Mission
RECOGNITION
- Order of the Coif
PUBLICATIONS
VIEW ALL- November 1, 2011
- February 1, 2011
- March 31, 2009
- February 19, 2009
- October 21, 2008
- November 7, 2007
- September 19, 2007
BLOG ENTRIES
- Employee Benefits Counsel, December 2, 2011
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- February 10, 2011
- December 4, 2009
- March 19, 2009
- January 16, 2008
ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS
VIEW ALL- May 17, 2012Employee Benefit Plans
North Carolina Bar Center - July 2011Healthcare Reform
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Human Resources Society - November 2010Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation in a Declining Market: Challenges and Opportunities
Annual Compensation and Benefits Update - Employers Association - October 2010Health Care Reform - An In-Depth Review of Grandfathering and Non-Discrimination Testing
Johnson & Bryan Insurance - September 2010Health Care Reform - Are You Ready?
Association of Corporate Counsel - August 2010Health Care Reform
HR Advantage 2010 - July 2010Health Care Reform
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) HR Society