Bradford P. Campbell
bradford.campbell dbr.com
Phone:
(202) 230-5159
(202) 230-5159
Fax: (202) 842-8465

About
Experience
Brad’s efforts on behalf of his clients are informed by his experience as the former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits. While in that position, Brad:
- Issued final regulations establishing Qualified Default Investment Alternatives (QDIAs) to facilitate automatic enrollment in defined contribution plans.
- Administered an enforcement program resulting in more than $2.6 billion in monetary results and more than 200 criminal indictments.
- Orchestrated the implementation of the Pension Protection Act’s sweeping changes to pension regulations, issuing nearly 30 regulations and major guidance documents.
- Proposed the original 408(b)(2) service provider and 404(a)(5) participant disclosure regulations.
- Issued final regulations improving participant access to professional investment advice.
- Issued final regulations requiring enhanced and electronic disclosure of plan expense and fee information on the Form 5500, Schedule C.
- Directed policy in major litigation, including DOL amicus briefs.
- Negotiated with Congress to modify final genetic discrimination and mental health parity legislation.
- Issued final HIPAA regulations governing wellness programs and nondiscrimination requirements.
Recognitions
Chambers USA "Recognised Practitioner" District of Columbia - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (2017–2019)
100 Most Influential Persons in Defined Contribution Plans, 401kWire
Top 15 ERISA Attorneys in the U.S., National Association of Plan Advisers (NAPA)
Awards Methodology (www.drinkerbiddle.com/content/awards)
100 Most Influential Persons in Defined Contribution Plans, 401kWire
Top 15 ERISA Attorneys in the U.S., National Association of Plan Advisers (NAPA)
Awards Methodology (www.drinkerbiddle.com/content/awards)
100 Most Influential Persons in Defined Contribution Plans
401kWire
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude
- Harvard University, A.B.
Organizations
- American Benefits Council, Policy Board Member