James P. Klein, J.D., Columbia University Law School (1972), LL.M. in taxation, New York University Law School (1979), B.A., Fordham University (1968); member, New York State Bar; member, past chair, Employee Benefits Committee, Section of Taxation, American Bar Association; member, past chair, Employee Benefits Committee, Tort and Insurance Section, American Bar Association; member, Tax Management Advisory Board; founding member and past chair, International Pension and Employee Benefits Lawyers Association (IPEBLA). Mr. Klein is currently with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York City, NY.