Henry Talavera advises clients on ESOP and ERISA matters.  Henry's clients include: investors, investment funds, investment companies, fund managers (including registered investment advisers), private money managers and other institutional investors.  He counsels client on matters relating to the impact of ERISA and certain Internal Revenue Code requirements on such investments, including addressing ERISA plan asset and operating company compliance, such as matters relating to Venture Capital Operating Companies (VCOCs) and Real Estate Operating Companies (REOCs).

Education

• J.D., University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 1989
• B.A., magna cum laude, University of Mary Washington, 1986, Phi Beta Kappa

Expertise

Henry Talavera's practice involves all areas of employee benefits law related to benefit programs and arrangements for employees, directors, and independent contractors.  Henty's extensive experience includes guidance relating to public, private, and tax-exempt employers on the design, implementation, and administration of all types of welfare plans and tax-qualified retirement plans, including ESOPs, defined benefit and plans intended to qualify under sections 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code