Atty. Annie Zhang
Annie Zhang is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Corporate Practice group. She represents public and private companies and not-for-profits on matters related to employee benefits and executive compensation.
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Annie Zhang is a employment attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 2018) and Washington and Lee University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Annie Zhang is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Corporate Practice group
- She represents public and private companies and not-for-profits on matters related to employee benefits and executive compensation
- My focus Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation I provide ongoing advice to clients on complex employee benefits and federal income tax issues for a broad range of retirement, health and welfare, fringe benefits, and deferred compensation arrangements for private, public, and nonprofit entities and in the collective bargaining and corporate transaction context
- I advise on day-to-day benefit administration, fiduciary, and governance matters related to ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (including the No Surprises Act), SECURE Act, and SECURE 2.0 Act
- I have extensive experience working with clients to design and implement comprehensive employee benefit programs that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
- I assist clients in navigating the complexities of compliance, ensuring that benefit plans meet stringent and ever-evolving legal standards
- I am also adept at negotiating service agreements to achieve maximum transparency, fiduciary protections, and appropriate fee arrangements
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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