Committees

Continued Learning Experience Committee

Upcoming Meetings
8.25.2008
CLE - The lawyer's Toolbox:
Update on the status of 409A
see below for more info

The Lawyer's Toolbox: Update on the status of 409A
Co-sponsored by the WSBA Tax Section

August 25, 2008
1325 Fourth Ave
Sixth Floor
Seattle, WA

CLE Credits: 3.0 General Credits for Washington Attorneys

Tuition: $125 (The WSBA-CLE Passport may be used for registration

  • Overview of Section 409A and why it matters
    • The surprising reach of section 409A: what types of arrangements are affected?
    • Complyling with section 409A: what must employers do by the end of 2008?
  • Severance and Employment Issues Under Section 409A
    • Structuring severance to avoid 409A issues
    • Compliance steps during 2008
  • Equity Compensation Issues That Are Affected by 409A
    • What are the types and terms of equity compensation that are exempt from or subject to 409A?
    • How can outstanding equity compensation awards be modified by the end of 2008 to avoid the application of 409A?
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If special accommodations are needed, please contact Jennifer Keene at 206.727.8296 or toll-free at 1.800.945.WSBA, email jenniferk@wsba.org

CLE Committee Co-Chairpersons:

Paige L. Davis
Lane Powell PC
1420 Fifth Ave, Suite 4100
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206.223.7716
Fax: 206.223.7107
davisp@LanePowell.com

John Clynch
Deloitte Tax LLP
925 4th Ave, Suite 3300
Seattle, WA 98117
Phone: 206.716.7234
joclynch@deloitte.com