Constangy partner Dana Thrasher was featured in the Birmingham Bar Association’s Spring 2024 Bulletin in a column asking members what advice they would give to their 21-year-old self.
“My advice to my 21-year-old self would be to always be surrounded by people who make you want to be your best. Learn from everyone and every situation. Remember that being happy and true to yourself is key to your success. Work hard but have fun and enjoy life,” Dana says.
Dana specializes in ERISA, regularly advising employers, trustees and service providers concerning qualified retirement plans, non-qualified plans, fringe benefits, welfare benefits and executive compensation issues. She has developed significant expertise in the ERISA/employee benefits practice area, representing a large and diverse client base. She regularly advises clients regarding planning and evaluating benefit programs, establishing and administering employee benefit plans, monitoring compliance with applicable laws, resolving compliance issues, corporate restructuring and severance issues, employee stock ownership and incentive programs, and plan issues in mergers and acquisitions.
Dana is actively involved in professional organizations and speaks at educational conferences on various employee benefit plan topics. She has successfully resolved issues for clients with the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, and Pension and Benefit Guaranty Corporation.