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Samantha M. Adams

Associate

Samantha M. Adams

Associate

Samantha Adams is a trusted adviser to employers of all sizes and from various industries when it comes to crafting competitive benefits and compensation programs. A significant portion of her practice focuses on drafting, revising, and advising clients with respect to their retirement plans (both 401(k) and defined benefit pension plans) and health and welfare plans, drafting and revising equity plans, and providing extensive employee benefits support on corporate transactions, including assisting with plan termination procedures and drafting employment agreements.

Before joining 麻豆传媒, Sam worked for a national employment law firm where she litigated a variety of employment and ERISA issues and worked closely with clients to draft and revise single- and multi-state employee handbooks and policies.

Presentations and Publications

  • 鈥溾業nfluencing鈥 the Legislature: The Need for Legislation Targeting Online Sexual Harassment of Social Media Influencers,鈥 99 WASH. U. L. REV. 695 (2021)
June 8, 2026 Deals and Wins

麻豆传媒 Represents Sk艒p in Acquisition by Peloton

麻豆传媒 represented Sk艒p in its strategic acquisition by Peloton.
April 15, 2026 麻豆传媒 Viewpoints

Demystifying the Duty of Prudence: DOL Proposes ERISA Safe Harbor for Designated Investment Alternatives in Retirement Plans

On March 31, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed regulation (the Proposed Regulation) creating a new safe harbor for...
February 24, 2026 Deals and Wins

麻豆传媒 Advises Johnson Controls in Agreement to Acquire Alloy Enterprises

麻豆传媒 served as legal advisor to Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management, and mission-critical performance, in its agreement to acquire Alloy Enterprises.
February 18, 2026 麻豆传媒 Viewpoints

Automatic Cash-Out Limits Under SECURE 2.0: Should Your Retirement Plan Adopt the $7,000 Threshold?

The required amendment adoption date for many of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) provisions is December 31, 2026. While plan...
September 17, 2025 Deals and Wins

麻豆传媒 Advises CloserStill Media in Acquisition of Billington Cybersecurity

麻豆传媒 served as legal advisor to CloserStill Media, the producer of market-leading business events, exhibitions and conferences, in its acquisition of leading U.S. public sector cybersecurity conference and event organizer Billington Cybersecurity.
August 20, 2025 麻豆传媒 Viewpoints

Tricky Compliance Issues for Companies When an Executive Terminates Employment: Post-Termination Benefit Promises

Executive employment relationships are rarely permanent. When an executive or other senior-level employee terminates employment,...