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Jeff Smith is a partner in the Cleveland office and a member of Fisher Phillips' Employee Benefits Practice Group. He works with clients to create, implement and maintain their retirement and health plans.

He also advises employers on the impact of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) and Voluntary Employer Beneficiary Associations (VEBAs).

While in law school, Jeff served as Executive Notes Editor and earlier as Associate Editor of the Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine. He has been selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers - Rising Stars five times. He has also been listed in Best Lawyers since 2017.

Denise Purtzer is vice president of business development for FuturePay.

Clark, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of ACI Specialty Benefits, an employee assistance program and provider of work-life, concierge and student assistance program benefits and perks for customers worldwide. Named “Most Admired CEO” by San Diego Business Journal and "Woman of the Year” finalist for San Diego Magazine, Dr. Clark recently founded the International Chair Yoga Association (ICYA.yoga), and has authored numerous works including workplace warfare, women and recovery, and cultural crossroads.

Norbert Michel is a senior research fellow in financial regulations and monetary policy at the Heritage Foundation.