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Essential Tasks of Pension and Benefit Plan Trustees Conference 2026

On February 19, Lawson Lundell lawyers Murray CampbellLisa Chamzuk, and Megan Kaneen will speak at the Pacific Business & Law Institute's 2026 Essential Tasks of Pension and Benefit Plan Trustees Conference. Designed for trustees, plan sponsors, advisors, and others looking to strengthen their understanding of governance, liability, and regulatory developments in pension and benefit plans, the program offers a valuable opportunity to stay current on an evolving legal landscape. Murray will also chair the conference for the 28th year.

Being an Effective Pension and Benefit Trustee: Responsibilities and Protections

Date & Time: February 19 | 9:10am
Speaker: Lisa Chamzuk

  • What is a trust?
  • Trust law as it applies to pension and benefit plans
  • Trustees’ duties
  • Liability for other trustees’ actions
  • Use of professional advisors
  • Protecting trustees

Recent Legal Developments

Date & Time: February 19 | 10:35am
Speaker: Murray Campbell

  • Latest pension and benefits case law and statutory developments

Negotiating the Fine Print: Entering into a New Investment Relationship

Date & Time: February 19 | 1:30pm
Speaker: Megan Kaneen

  • Navigating the rules that apply to pension and benefit plan investments
  • OCIO arrangements
  • Alternative investments
  • Contractual trends and liability

Limited spaces are still currently still available. Find out more and register here.