Rebecca Atkins is a Senior Health Consultant and Senior Principal Employee Benefits Attorney specializing in Health and Welfare at Mercer since January 2013. With a rich background in Employee Benefits law, Rebecca has provided legal and regulatory compliance consulting to a diverse range of clients, while also serving as a regular speaker on health and welfare plan regulations. Prior experience includes working as an Employee Benefits Attorney at Berenbaum Weinshienk P.C. and Seyfarth Shaw, as well as legal internships at the Internal Revenue Service and other legal organizations. Rebecca holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University Law School and a BA in Spanish and Business from the University of Florida. Specialties encompass multiple areas within Employee Benefits, including ERISA, COBRA, and health care reform compliance.