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Jorge is at the forefront of advising on emerging fiduciary issues related to ERISA…
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Minnesota-based APi Group Corp. plans to “build a US$1-billion elevator and escalator services platform over the long term” through organic growth…
Minnesota-based APi Group Corp. plans to “build a US$1-billion elevator and escalator services platform over the long term” through organic growth…
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ServiceNow 💚 London Pride 🌈 We had the best time taking part in this year’s Pride march and celebrating love, diversity and inclusion. The world…
ServiceNow 💚 London Pride 🌈 We had the best time taking part in this year’s Pride march and celebrating love, diversity and inclusion. The world…
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Polaris is proud to announce that we have been named to Forbes America’s Best Employers For New Grads 2024. This accolade is a testament to our…
Polaris is proud to announce that we have been named to Forbes America’s Best Employers For New Grads 2024. This accolade is a testament to our…
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Experience
Licenses & Certifications
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Bar Admission--Illinois
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Bar Admission--Northern District of Illinois
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Issued
Publications
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A Possible Solution To ERISA's Records Retention Burden
Law360
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The CARES Act Provides Benefits Relief to Participants
Michael Best Client Alert
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IRS Expands Retirement Plan Self-Correction Options
Bloomberg Tax—Daily Tax Report
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DOL Fiduciary Rule Explained
Michael Best Client Alert
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ERISA Excessive Fee Lawsuits Hit 403(b) Plans of Higher Education Institutions
The National Law Review
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The IRS Revisits the Determination Letter Program for Individually Designed Plans
BenefitsLink Retirement Plans Newsletter
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Benefit Plans of Church-Affiliated Organizations May Have to Comply with ERISA
The National Law Review
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Pre-Approved Retirement Plans Adoption Deadline Approaches
The Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies
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IRS Clarifies How Plan Sponsors Should Handle Windsor Decision in Qualified Retirement Plans
Employment Law Alliance
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Managing Recent and Upcoming Changes Affecting Qualified Plans
Recent Changes in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Aspatore Publishing
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Department of Labor Issues Interim Final Rule on Disclosure of Fees and Conflicts of Interest
Jenner & Block Client Advisory
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E-Proxy Rules May Not Satisfy ERISA Electronic Disclosure Rules
Jenner & Block Client Advisory
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Stimulus Package Subsidizes COBRA Benefits
Jenner & Block Client Advisory
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Plan Conversions: A Guide to Merging and Terminating Plans
Employee Benefit Plan Review, Vol. 62, No. 8
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Final QDIA regulations provide fiduciary relief
ISBA: Employee Benefits, Vol. 26, No. 2
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Pension Protection Act of 2006
Jenner & Block Client Advisory
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Two Hats One Head: Reconciling Disability Benefits and the ADA
University of Illinois Law Review
Projects
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Defusing Ticking Time Bombs: Top Employee Benefits Challenges and Solutions
Speaking Engagement -- Michael Best 28th Annual Labor & Employment Relations Law Seminar
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Deadline for Updating Preapproved Retirement Plans Draws Near
See projectQuoted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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The status of church plans under ERISA
Interviewed by Thomson Reuters
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Trends and challenges in benefits (Higher Education)
Speaking Engagement -- Higher Education Roundtable
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Both Sides of the Legal Coin
Quoted by Diversity Executive/Talent Management Magazine
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Employee Benefits Law Update
Speaking Engagement -- Michael Best 27th Annual Labor & Employment Relations Law Seminar
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Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program
Speaking Engagement
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Government Audits of your Employee Benefit Plans
Speaking Engagement -- Michael Best 26th Annual Labor and Employment Relations Law Seminar
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Worker Classification
Speaking Engagement -- Michael Best Breakfast Briefing
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Executive Compensation: Recent Developments
Speaking Engagement -- Minority Corporate Counsel Association Sixth Annual CLE Expo
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Bloomberg Law's Crypto 401(k) Warning Casts Shadow Over T. Rowe Price Settlement
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Quoted as a subject matter expert
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Bloomberg Law's Fidelity's 401(k) Crypto Plan Sets Up Regulatory Guessing Game
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Quoted as a subject matter expert
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Law360's IRS Proposal May Create Legal Friction For Retirement Plans
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Quoted as a subject matter expert
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Cybersecurity for Retirement Plans
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Speaking Engagement -- Presenter on ERISA cybersecurity to the Wisconsin Retirement Planning Professionals
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Executive Compensation 101: An Introduction to the Basics
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Speaking Engagement -- Instructor on executive compensation for in-house counsel
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Executive Compensation & ERISA Issues for Public Company GCs
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Speaking Engagement -- Instructor on executive compensation and benefits for future public company GCs
Honors & Awards
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2024 Chambers USA
Chambers USA
Ranked and recognized as a Leader in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 3)
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Crain’s Notable Leaders in Employment & Labor Law 2023
Crain’s Chicago Business
Selective recognition for contributions to employee benefits and ERISA cybersecurity.
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Top 10 Influential Illinois Lawyers Shaping Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Business Today News
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2023 Chambers USA
Chambers USA
Ranked and recognized as a Leader in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 3)
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Crain's Notable Gen X Leaders in Accounting, Consulting and Law
Crain's Chicago Business
Recognition for Gen X Leaders that have advanced the law (ERISA Cybersecurity)
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Crain's Notable Nonprofit Board Leader
Crain's Chicago Business
Recognition for exemplary and impactful board leadership
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Crain's Notable Gen X Leaders in Accounting, Consulting and Law
Crain's Chicago Business
Recognition for Gen X leaders that have advanced the law
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Crain's 2021 Notable LGBTQ Executives
Crain's Chicago Business
Recognition for executives championing diversity
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2021 Illinois Super Lawyers--Employee Benefits
Super Lawyers Magazine
Selective recognition (<5%) for excellence in the practice of employee benefits
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Crain's 2020 Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting & Law
Crain’s Chicago Business
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Top Latino Lawyers 2020
Latino Leaders Magazine
Recognition of the most influential Latino lawyers in the country for making a significant impact on the legal profession and Latino communities
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2020 Who’s Who Chicago Hispanic Power
Negocios Now
Selective Recognition of Hispanic leaders in Chicago
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Crain’s 2020 Notable LGBTQ Executives
Crain’s Chicago Business
Recognition for executives championing diversity
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Crain’s Chicago Business — The Book 2020
Crain’s Chicago Business
Included in exclusive listing of influential Chicago leaders
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2020 Illinois Super Lawyers—Employee Benefits
Super Lawyers Magazine
Selective recognition (<5%) for excellence in the practice of employee benefits
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Crain's 2019 Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting & Law
Crain’s Chicago Business
Selective recognition of lawyers
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Top Latino Lawyers 2019
Latino Leaders Magazine
Recognition of the most influential Latino lawyers in the country for making a significant impact on the legal profession and Latino communities
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2019 Nation’s Best List
Lawyers of Color
Recognition of lawyers advancing diversity in the profession
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2019 Who’s Who in Hispanic Chicago
Negocios Now
Selective recognition of Hispanic leaders in Chicago
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2019 Illinois Super Lawyers—Employee Benefits
Super Lawyers Magazine
Selective recognition (<5%) for excellence in the practice of employee benefits
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2018 Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers
Crain’s Chicago Business
Selective list of noteworthy minority lawyers
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Top Latino Lawyers 2018
Latino Leaders Magazine
Recognition of the most influential Latino lawyers in the country for making a significant impact on the legal profession and Latino communities
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2018 Who’s Who in Hispanic Chicago
Negocios Now
Selective recognition of Hispanic leaders in Chicago
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Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
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Honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. Less than 1% of Illinois attorneys are elected as a Fellow by the Board of the ABF.
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2018 Illinois Super Lawyers—Employee Benefits
Super Lawyers Magazine
Selective recognition (<5%) for excellence in the practice of employee benefits
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Crain’s 2017 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in Chicago
Crain’s
Selective award recognition for the most influential minority lawyers in Chicago
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Top Latino Lawyers 2017
Latino Leaders Magazine
Recognition of the most influential Latino lawyers in the country for making a significant impact on the legal profession and Latino communities
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Top Latino Lawyers 2016
Latino Leaders Magazine
Recognition of the most influential Latino lawyers in the country for making a significant impact on the legal profession and Latino communities
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Law360 Rainmaker
Law360
Law360 Rainmaker Q&A Series Interview (http://www.law360.com/articles/858906/rainmaker-q-a-michael-best-s-jorge-leon)
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2016 Chambers USA
Chambers and Partners
Recognized for employee benefits
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2017 Chambers USA
Chambers and Partners
Recognized for employee benefits
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2018 Chambers USA
Chambers and Partners
Recognized for employee benefits
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2019 Chambers USA
Chambers and Partners
Ranked and recognized as a Leader in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 4)
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2020 Chambers USA
Chambers and Partners
Ranked and recognized as a Leader in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 4)
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2021 Chambers USA
Chambers and Partners
Ranked and recognized as a Leader in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 3)
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2022 Chambers USA
Chambers USA
Ranked and recognized as a Leader in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 3)
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Professional working proficiency
Organizations
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Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
2018 Fellow
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Advisory Council
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Gads Hill Center
Board of Directors
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Economic Club of Chicago
Member
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National Black Pre-Law Conference
2022 Host Committee
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HLAI Charities
Board of Directors
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ALI-CLE
Advisor on Employee Benefits to the Program Committee of the Board of Directors
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