American Benefits Council: About the Council

Lynn D. Dudley

Lynn Dudley is senior vice president, policy, for the American Benefits Council. In this role, Lynn directs the Council's advocacy efforts regarding retirement and compensation policy, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans and executive and non-qualified deferred compensation. The Hill newspaper has frequently recognized her as one of the most effective advocates in Washington, D.C.

Lynn has held senior positions at the Council since 1991, including stints as vice president, retirement policy and vice president and senior counsel. Prior to joining the Council, Lynn was a legal consultant for Sungard Employee Benefits Systems, Birmingham, Alabama. In addition, she was engaged in the private practice of law for several years with the law firm of Berkowitz, Lefkovitz, Isom and Kushner of Birmingham. After earning her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University, Lynn received a L.L.M. in taxation from the University of Florida in 1983 and a law degree from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in 1982. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar and the Georgia State Bar. Lynn is a frequent speaker on benefits policy issues.

Lynn can be reached at (202) 289-6700 or by e-mail at ldudley@abcstaff.org.