General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> August 4, 1997
THOMAS P. DEERING -- Mr. Deering practices in the area of
employee benefits law. His practice encompasses pensions, profit
sharing and other tax qualified retirement plans, as well as
executive compensation, stock option plans, deferred compensation
and other fringe benefits. He has lectured extensively for the
American Law Institute-American Bar Association (Pension
Faculty), the Association of Private Pension and Welfare Plans,
the Western Pension and Benefits Conference, the Oregon State
Bar, and other local and regional organizations on pensions and
related matters. Admitted to Oregon Bar, 1956; Colorado Bar,
1956. Professional Activities: Member, ABA Tax Section and
adjunct member, Employee Benefits Committee; member, Western
Pension and Benefits Conference; member, American College of Tax
Counsel. Education: University of Colorado, LL.B., Order of the
Coif, 1956; University of Colorado, B.S., chemical engineering,
1951; New Mexico Military Institute, 1949. Publications: Author,
"Trade-marks on Noncompetitive Products," 36 Or L Rev 1 (1956);
"Incorporation by Attorneys," 42 Or L Rev 93 (1963); co-author,
The Tax Reform Act of 1986: Analysis and Commentary (Warren
Gorham & Lamont 1987). Profile
the firm?
Mr. Deering: I'm the chairman of the committee that oversees the
pension fund for my firm, which is a large law firm
