2026 ERIC Virtual Policy Symposium

Emily Costin will speak on the panel titled “The Next Wave of Benefits Litigation: New Plaintiffs' Theories, EBSA Priorities, Supreme Signals, and How Sponsors Should Prepare” during this symposium hosted by the ERISA Industry Committee. Attendees will learn about the Department of Labor’s amicus program, what increased agency participation may signal for private litigation, enforcement priorities, and fiduciary risk, and how Supreme Court activity may shape future arguments. The panelists will offer a big-picture view of where litigation risk may be headed and practical considerations for employers seeking to prepare before the next wave arrives.