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The 
WP&BC Seattle Chapter’s 2026 Spring Seminar provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about important retirement, health and welfare, and employee benefit topics from preeminent speakers. It is an important educational opportunity for our local and national employee benefits experts.


Register today   
for the 2026 
WP&BC Seattle Chapter's
Annual Spring Seminar


AGENDA

 

8:00-8:30 Registration

Coffee and light breakfast     

8:30-8:45        Welcome Address


8:45-9:30 Washington D.C. Update

Kendra Isaacson, Principal, Mindset & former senior advisor for Senator Patty Murray

9:30-10:15       Keynote Sponsor Address

Sam Henson, Partner, Creative Planning


10:15-10:30     Break


10:30-11:30 What to Expect in a DOL Investigation - Retirement & Health and Welfare Plans

Chris Swanson, Deputy Regional Director, Department of Labor

Kristy Buckley, Buckley Maxwell Dixon Dolezal


11:30-12:30 Litigation Update - Retirement & Health and Welfare Plans

Brad Huss, Partner, Trucker Huss

Rich Birmingham, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine


12:30-1:30       Hosted Lunch Buffet

(Presentation TBD)


1:30-3:00      Hot Topics and Practical Solutions for Retirement Plans

Sherrie Boutwell, Partner, Boutwell Fay

(Additional Panel Speakers TBA)

Moderator: Scott Fisher, Institutional and Retirement Plan Advisor, Waverly Advisors


3:00-3:15 Break  - Snacks, soft drinks


3:15-4:15    Artificial Intelligence & Automation in Benefits

Victor Li, Business System Analyst, Baker Tilly

Bill Bercek, Sr. Manager, Global Retirement & Investments, Amazon


4:15-5:15    Fireside Chat with Lisa Gomez & Phyllis Borzi

Moderator: Bruce McNeil, Partner, Leech Tishman


5:15-7:00      Reception and Vendor Tables

                        Appetizers & bar – 2 drink tickets provided

 

* Sponsorship offers your organization an easy and effective opportunity for business development opportunities and greater visibility and name recognition among employee benefit professionals. For more information visit the WP&BC Spring Seminar 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities on our website.

 

For any questions contact the WP&BC Seattle Chapter administrator at (206) 653-7259 or wpbcseattle@gmail.com, or send an email to the 2026 Spring Seminar Co-Chairs: 

Lauren Mamaghani - laurenmamaghani@boutwellfay.com

Sarah Dixon - sarah@bmddlaw.com

Date and Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)

Location

Perkins Coie Conference Center
1301 Second Ave
Seattle, WA  98101
USA

Event Contact(s)

Diane Bevins

Category

Conference

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

Number of People Who Will Attend

Non Member *
$400.00
* This can be your primary registrant type. Only one primary registrant type is allowed per registration.
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