Lake Moore leads the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group and is a trusted advisor to employers navigating complex, high-stakes benefits and compensation issues. He counsels companies of all sizes—both public and private—as well as plan administrators, multiemployer plan trustees, governmental entities (state, local, and tribal), and fellow attorneys on the compliance, administration, correction, and strategic design of employee benefit plans. Known for delivering practical solutions in high-risk, high-impact situations, Lake regularly helps clients resolve IRS and DOL audits, correct plan failures, support mergers and acquisitions, and proactively structure plan design and operations to withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Lake’s practice spans the full spectrum of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans, as well as Section 409A deferred compensation arrangements. He also maintains a robust health and welfare practice, advising employers on the design, compliance, and administration of group health plans and related benefits. His work includes counseling on HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and mental health parity compliance; navigating the No Surprises Act and transparency requirements; assisting with wellness programs and cafeteria plans; and advising on a wide range of ancillary benefits such as dependent care, tuition assistance, and adoption assistance programs. Lake regularly helps clients respond to DOL inquiries, address operational failures, and implement practical, compliant solutions in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, Lake delivers clear, actionable guidance that helps clients stay ahead of change, reduce risk, and capitalize on new opportunities. He is often called upon to step into difficult situations where the stakes are high and the margin for error is low. He is particularly effective with employers that need sophisticated guidance without overengineered solutions.
Lake is a recognized thought leader in employee benefits law. He is a contributing author to publications including Oklahoma Employment Law Letter, Midwest Employment Law Letter, HRlaws.com, The Oklahoman, and The Journal Record, and to the firm’s benefits blog, ERISALINC. He is also a frequent speaker, including presentations for the SouthWest Benefits Association.
His work has earned him inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (Employee Benefits/ERISA Law) and in Oklahoma Super Lawyers’ list of “Oklahoma Rising Stars,” which recognizes the state’s top up-and-coming attorneys.