Erin Sweeney
About
Provided by Erin Sweeney
Practice Areas
Employment; Healthcare
Career
Erin M. Sweeney advises on all facets of employee benefits, including Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance, health privacy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) matters generally and more specifically in the context of COVID-19 considerations, welfare benefit claims, health insurance continuation (COBRA), US Department of Labor (DOL) audits and investigations, and employee benefit plan administration, including the application of Title I of ERISA to benefit plans. She counsels and represents parties in litigation regarding fiduciary obligations, including plan investments, fee disclosure and prohibited transactions and exemptions. She additionally provides advice on post-retirement medical benefits and the employee benefits provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Education
American University, Washington College of Law
J.D.
Chambers Review
USA
Erin Sweeney assists clients with benefit plan design, compliance and administration. She is held in high regard for her government experience, having worked in the Office of Regulations and Interpretations at the DOL.
"Erin Sweneey has wonderful insight and is very smart and practical. She is also really creative, represents her clients really well and is an excellent speaker." "Erin is very knowledgeable and engaged in the industry."