Local Lawyer Wins 2007 Educator Award

ATLANTA – Ilene H. Ferenczy, managing member of The Law Offices of Ilene H. Ferenczy, is the recipient of the prodigious 2007 Educator Award presented by the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries. The award will be presented at the 2007 ASPPA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., on October 22, in recognition of Ms. Ferenczy’s superior and dedicated commitment to education in the pension and retirement field. ASPPA—the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries— is a non-profit professional organization acting on behalf of its 6,000+ members to improve retirement income policy.
Ms. Ferenczy is a frequent and well-received speaker via benefits’ webcasts and at benefits conferences nationwide. She is known for her uniquely creative ability to present highly technical information in an understandable and informative way.
Ms. Ferenczy has written three textbooks and is co-author of The Plan Termination Answer Book. The eight edition of her book Employee Benefits in Mergers and Acquisitions is scheduled for publication in September, 2007.
Ilene H. Ferenczy is the managing member of the Law Offices of Ilene H. Ferenczy, LLC, (www.ihflaw.com), based in Atlanta, serving clients nationwide. The firm specializes in employee benefits law: qualified and non-qualified retirement and welfare benefits plans, benefits issues in mergers and acquisitions, representing clients through IRS, DOL, and PBGC audits, and ongoing client consultation and problem-solving regarding planning, taxation, and fiduciary issues.
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ASPPA—the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries— is a non-profit professional organization acting on behalf of its 6,000+ members to improve retirement income policy. Founded in 1966 originally as an actuarial organization, ASPPA has expanded and diversified its membership to include all types of retirement plan professionals—from actuaries, consultants, and administrators to insurance professionals, financial planners, accountants, attorneys, and human resource managers. Embracing diversity, the 6,000+ members of ASPPA are united by their commitment to the private pension system. ASPPA offers extensive educational opportunities for its members—from professional credentialing to continuing education. In addition, ASPPA Government Affairs department keeps a close watch on all legislative and regulatory activities affecting retirement benefits and pension policy.