Groom Law Group announced the addition of five new attorneys as well as the promotion of three attorneys to of counsel:

Joanne Jacobson joins the firm as of counsel and has extensive experience advising organizations on a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation issues.
Victoria Allen is an associate practicing in the firm's plan sponsor group.
David Block is an associate with experience advising clients on federal tax and ERISA matters.
Rachael Hancock is an associate practicing in the firm's litigation group.
Matthew Lanahan is an associate with experience advising health insurers and large plan sponsors.
Mark Carolan is a member of Groom's plan sponsor group and counsels clients on plan funding issues, de-risking and terminations and on other PBGC matters.
Sam Levin is a member of the firm's litigation group. He is a subject matter expert in both 401(k) fee cases and withdrawal liability disputes.
Emily Lucco is a member of both the firm's plan sponsor and health services groups. She counsels plan sponsors, insurers and third parties on a variety of issues including health plan documents, ERISA, and the Affordable Care Act.

Defined Contribution Alternatives Association (DCALTA) announced the appointment of four finance and investment professionals from its Board of Directors to a new Executive Committee that will guide DCALTA`s strategic direction:

Serge Boccassini, Head of Global Product Management at Northern Trust, will serve as Chairman.
Alain Michnick, Head of Defined Contribution Sales at FTSE Russell, will serve as Vice Chairman.
Kathy Wanner, Founding Partner at Fairway Capital, will serve as Treasurer.
Michelle Rappa, Managing Director at Neuberger Berman, will serve as Secretary.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced it will invest over $10.5 million to improve health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities who have a diagnosis or are at higher risk of developing diabetes in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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