Brian C. Beatty

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(405) 270-6015 | brian.beatty@mcafeetaft.com | Oklahoma City
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Brian Beatty is a transactional attorney whose practice involves the representation of public, private, nonprofit and governmental employers of all sizes in the design, implementation, operation and administration of qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans.

Brian is a contributing author to Midwest Employment Law Letter, HRlaws.com, and McAfee & Taft’s own benefits blog, ERISALINC.

Brian earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Prior to becoming an attorney, Brian was a captain in the U.S. Army Field Artillery and served in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Experience, Honors, & Awards

Professional Organizations and Memberships

  • Oklahoma Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

Civic Involvement and Leadership

  • West Point Admissions Field Force – 5th Congressional District of Oklahoma (Volunteer)

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At The Podium

Arrival: New Correction Methods Under SECURE 2.0 and VFCP

EmployerLINC23: HR in Reel LIfe
Tulsa, OK | March 30, 2023

Arrival: New Correction Methods Under SECURE 2.0 and VFCP

EmployerLINC23: HR in Reel Life
Oklahoma City, OK | March 29, 2023

Health Plan Transparency and No Surprises Act Requirements

EmployerLINC22
Tulsa, OK | March 23, 2022

Health Plan Transparency and No Surprises Act Requirements

EmployerLINC22
Oklahoma City, OK | March 22, 2022

Promoting Diversity Through Employee Benefits

EmployerLINC21
Online | March 10, 2021
Attorney Articles

Articles

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IRS guidance provides breathing room for implementing SECURE 2.0 Act catch-up contribution rule

McAfee & Taft ERISALINC | August 28, 2023

401(k) Operational Errors and EPCRS

Plan Consultant | Spring 2023
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Another ERISA stock-drop plaintiff meets icy reception by the courts

McAfee & Taft ERISALINC | February 16, 2021
Comparing retirement savings on paper

New legislation focusing on retirement savings attempts to build on SECURE Act

ERISALINC | November 20, 2020
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Practice Areas

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Admissions

  • Oklahoma, 2008
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
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Education

  • J.D., Oklahoma City University, 2008
    • Dean’s List; CALI Award; Order of the Barristers; William J. Holloway, Jr. American Inn of Court; Phi Delta Phi
  • B.S. (Economics), U.S. Military Academy at West Point, 2000
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Media

Photo of audience and presenter from the EmployerLINC 2023 seminar in Oklahoma City at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

EmployerLINC 2023 earns rave reviews for ‘sold out’ movie-themed, employer-focused events

April 5, 2023
Veterans Day Tribute

A Legacy of Service: Veterans Tribute 2022

November 11, 2022
Veteran Vignette: Brian Beatty

Veteran Vignette: Brian Beatty

November 11, 2020

Veterans Tribute 2020

November 6, 2020

Veterans Tribute 2019

November 7, 2019

Veterans Tribute 2018

November 8, 2018
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In The News

McAfee & Taft elects four new shareholders

January 1, 2017

McAfee & Taft takes the plunge for ALS and Team Polk

August 28, 2014

Brian Beatty joins McAfee & Taft Aviation Law Group

March 17, 2011