Scott D. Newsom

Mr. Newsom is a partner in the tax and benefits practice group in the Toledo, Ohio office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. The firm represents approximately 30 multiemployer retirement and health funds located in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast. A substantial portion of these funds are construction industry funds. He has extensive experience in representing boards of trustees of multiemployer retirement and health and welfare plans. The representation covers a wide range of issues including fiduciary compliance, plan design and maintenance (for health and retirement plans), withdrawal liability plan correction and the general legal issues presented to the board of trustees.