Minority Partners in Majority/Corporate Law Firms Online Directory View Partners Alphabetically - By Specialty - By Location - By Firm Name: John A. Nixon Law Firm: Blank Rome LLP Address: One Logan Square Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone Number: 215-569-5702 Email: nixon@blankrome.com Specialty Areas: ERISA, Employee Benefits, Governmental Plan, Executive Compensation Licenses: Pennsylvania Education and Honors: Wharton School -University of Pennsylvania, B.S.E. - 1985; University of Michigan, J.D. - 1988. Professional Background: Mr. Nixon concentrates his practice in ERISA and employee benefits. He advises public and private sector employers on a variety of issues including: tax-qualification requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, fiduciary duties under ERISA, benefits litigation, 403(b) plans, executive compensation, ESOPS, qualified and non-qualified stock option plans, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, COBRA and cafeteria plans. He often represents clients in regulatory and audit matters before the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department of Labor. His practice includes an emphasis on federal tax issues applicable to governmental benefit plans including defined benefit and defined contribution plans, 457(b) plans and "excess benefit" arrangements. A frequent speaker on employee benefit issues, Mr. Nixon has made numerous presentations on behalf of the American Law Institute - American Bar Association, National Association of Public Pension Attorneys, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, National Association of Securities Professionals and other bar and trade associations. Major Clients: Available upon request Public Service/Community Affairs: West Mt. Airy Neighbors; Vice President - Barristers Associaton of Philadelphia; Leadership, Inc. - Philadelphia Board Memberships and/or Corporate Directorships: Episcopal Community Services; Crime Prevention Association; Board Member; Project Forward Leap   View Partners Alphabetically - By Specialty - By Location - By Firm