LAWYER PROFILE
Jodi Epstein

Jodi Epstein

USA 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Chambers ranking badge

Ranked in 1 practice area

About

Provided by Ivins, Phillips & Barker

Practice Areas

Jodi Epstein has more than 20 years of experience with all aspects of employee benefits, with a particular focus on defined benefit plans and 401(k) plans. She is particularly adept at managing integrations after acquisitions, setting up new benefit platforms, pension plan lump sum windows and terminations, and advising qualified plan committees regarding their fiduciary duties. Jodi’s practice includes day-to-day compliance issues, such as assisting with implementation of new legislation and regulations, trouble-shooting when glitches arise in plan operations, and helping qualified plan committees monitor plan investments and plan vendors. Her practice also includes the one-of-a-kind issues that can arise, usually in connection with M&A activity.

Jodi is well-versed in the complexity and challenges raised by large controlled groups. Clients appreciate Jodi’s ability to manage projects involving multiple plan vendors, often on a tight timetable. Her client service and responsiveness are unsurpassed.

Career

Harvard Law School, 1993, J.D., cum laude

Stanford University, 1988, B.A., with distinction

Professional Memberships

D.C. Bar Tax Section, Employee Benefits Committee

American Bar Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - District of Columbia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jodi Epstein offers particular expertise in advising on qualified and nonqualified benefit plans.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • She provides realistic business-minded advice and intellectually she operates at the highest level while being business-friendly.

    Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jodi is very detail-oriented, responsive to our needs, and provides thorough explanations of our options and any precautions we should take.

    Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationChambers Guide to the USA
  • We have been very impressed with Jodi's knowledge and advice. She maintains contact during periods of time we are not directly working with her, which we very much appreciate.

    Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Ivins, Phillips & Barker (6)

District of Columbia

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership