2026 Pensions, Benefits & Investments Fiduciaries' Forum
Attendance for this annual event is by invitation only.
Nossaman's 2026 Pensions, Benefits & Investments Fiduciaries' Forum is designed to provide institutional plan trustees, executive staff, investment officers and in-house counsel with invaluable knowledge and connections in the ever-evolving landscape of pension systems.
This year’s event will include a reception and dinner featuring a keynote speaker at Waterbar on Thursday, October 15th beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a full day of educational content at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on Friday, October 16th, concluding at 4:30 p.m.
While the full agenda is still being finalized, we are excited to share two of the featured topics. These discussions, moderated by Pensions, Benefits & Investments Group Co-Chair Ashley Dunning, will include an impressive group of panelists who will bring valuable perspectives and insights to the conversation.
- Chief Executive Officer discussion of opportunities and challenges in public retirement system administration and governance: a three-state perspective
Featuring: Luis Lugo, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association; Linda Webb, Executive Director, Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund; Michael Hampton, Executive Director, Public Employees’ Retirement System of Idaho
- A deep dive into the California Supreme Court's anticipated decision in LACERA v. County of Los Angeles on the scope and framework for fiduciary governance by public retirement systems, including the role of retirement boards in the classification and compensation of retirement system staff
Featuring: Steven Rice, Chief Counsel, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association; Allison Callaghan, Partner & Co-Chair of Employment Group, Nossaman LLP; Alex Westerfield, Partner, Pensions, Benefits & Investments Group, Nossaman LLP
Registration Fee: $599
*Event fees are implemented to cover public sector gifting restrictions and maintain fairness and transparency within the public sector.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Clumpus at lclumpus@nossaman.com.
