Chase B. Steinlauf

Partner

P: 212-903-8736

Chase B. Steinlauf advises clients on compliance issues relating to tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements.

In the qualified plan area, he counsels clients on a wide variety of topics, including plan design considerations, operational compliance with IRS and ERISA requirements, and the impact of new regulatory developments. He also represents clients in connection with audits by the IRS and DOL.

With respect to health and welfare plans, he provides compliance advice regarding traditional insured arrangements, account-based plans (such as HRAs, FSAs and HSAs), tuition reimbursement programs, and other categories of welfare benefits.

For both retirement and health plans, he also regularly advises plan administrators on their fiduciary obligations under ERISA, including with respect to plan investments; conducts trainings and compliance presentations at Committee and Trustee meetings; drafts benefits-related language for collective bargaining agreements; and negotiates service agreements.

In the executive compensation area, he primarily advises on nonqualified deferred compensation plan matters, including compliance-related corrections, participant communications, and plan design considerations.

Education

New York University School of Law, LL.M. (Taxation)
University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., magna cum laude
Duke University, B.A., summa cum laude

Admissions

New York

News & Insights

04/30/2025
Publications

Benefits & Compensation Update: Department of Labor Updates Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program To Add A New Self-Correction Option

Norman J. Misher, David E. Kahen, Allen J. Erreich, Chase B. Steinlauf, Mikhail Spivakovsky-Gonzalez

In this Update, we discuss the Department of Labor’s updates to its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program to include a new Self-Correction Component.

03/27/2025
Publications

Benefits & Compensation Update: IRS Issues Important Guidance on Catch-Up Contributions under the Secure 2.0 Act

Norman J. Misher, Allen J. Erreich, Chase B. Steinlauf, Mikhail Spivakovsky-Gonzalez

In this Update, we discuss recently proposed regulations for implementing the changes under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 relating to enhanced catch-up contributions made by participants ages 60 to 63 and mandatory Roth catch-up contributions for certain higher income participants.

01/31/2025
Publications

Benefits & Compensation Update: IRS Proposes Regulations Implementing an Expanded Definition of “Covered Employee” Under Code Section 162(m)

Norman J. Misher, David E. Kahen, Allen J. Erreich, Chase B. Steinlauf, Mikhail Spivakovsky-Gonzalez

In this Update, we discuss recently proposed regulations that implement an amendment to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code made by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”).

01/15/2025
Publications

Benefits & Compensation Update: Important Changes to Catch-Up Contributions under the SECURE 2.0 Act for 2025 and 2026

Norman J. Misher, Allen J. Erreich, Chase B. Steinlauf, Mikhail Spivakovsky-Gonzalez

In this Update, we discuss significant changes to catch-up contributions for participants in 401(k), 403(b), and governmental 457(b) plans.

11/14/2024
Publications

Benefits & Compensation Update: Roth 401(k) Lifetime Distribution Requirements Eliminated Under SECURE Act 2.0

Norman J. Misher, Allen J. Erreich, Chase B. Steinlauf

Recent changes under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE Act 2.0”) have eliminated the requirement that a participant receive pre-death required minimum distributions (“RMDs”) from a designated Roth account under a 401(k) plan, effective beginning in 2024.