D. Finn Pressly—an attorney who advises employers across industries on health and welfare benefit plan compliance—has joined Ballard Spahr as a Partner, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced today.

Mr. Pressly will be a member of the firm’s Business and Transactions Department and Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group. He will remain resident in Miami, Florida and work remotely with the firm’s Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis offices.

“At a time when client demand for health and welfare benefit plan guidance remains strong, we couldn’t be more pleased to welcome an attorney of Finn’s caliber to the firm,” Mr. Stewart said. “Finn has significant knowledge and experience in the range of critical issues employers face, and I know he’ll play a key role in our clients’ success.”