Michael “Mike” Sanchez is a member in Sherman & Howard who practices employee benefits, tax and healthcare law. He counsels his clients on planning and structuring employee benefits plans. Mike often serves as legal advisor to professional services entities and coordinates with other Sherman & Howard attorneys to address these clients’ diverse legal needs.
R. Michael Sanchez
MemberDenver, Colorado
Phone: 303.299.8114
Fax: 303.298.0940
Areas Of Emphasis
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of Texas School of Law, 1972
- with Honors
- Order of the Coif
- Bachelor of Arts, Trinity University, 1969
R. Michael Sanchez
MemberAreas Of Emphasis
R. Michael Sanchez
MemberAreas Of Emphasis
Experience
- Provides comprehensive advice to clients in structuring and administering all types of employee benefit plans.
- Provides guidance to clients on compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Assists clients with the design and implementation of defined benefit and defined contribution plans, cash balance plans, employee stock ownership plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, welfare benefit plans, severance plans, and all types of incentive arrangements.
- Advises clients regarding employee benefit matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions.
- Advises clients of all sizes, including governmental employers and multi-employer plans.
- Represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor in connection with all aspects of their employee benefit programs, including with respect to audits and participation in various voluntary compliance correction programs.
- Consults with fiduciaries regarding compliance with their obligations under ERISA.
- Advises professional groups on entity selection, governance, entity agreements, and organizational matters.
- Negotiates employment and independent contractor contracts.
Publications & Presentations
PUBLICATIONS
- SECURE 2.0 Changes for the New Year: Key Takeaways for Retirement Plan Sponsors, Part 3 – Focusing on New Contribution Options
Sherman & Howard Employee Benefits Advisory | January 19, 2023 - SECURE 2.0 Changes for the New Year: Key Takeaways for Retirement Plan Sponsors, Part 2 – Catching Up on Catch-Ups
Sherman & Howard Employee Benefits Advisory | January 10, 2023 - SECURE 2.0 Changes for the New Year: Key Takeaways for Plan Sponsors, Part 1
Sherman & Howard Employee Benefits Advisory | January 5, 2023 - Authored 28 published articles on employee benefit matters
- Made more than 100 speeches to various professional groups
- Taught dozens of professional education classes
Professional Activities
- Founder, Denver Chapter, Western Pension Benefits Conference
Highlights
- Best Lawyers in America, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Denver (1987-2024)
- Super Lawyers (2006-2010)