Anthony J. Roda

Anthony J. Roda is a principal at Williams & Jensen in Washington, DC and represents public pension plans on federal tax, fiduciary, legislative, and regulatory matters. Tony advises pension clients on compliance with federal tax rules, proposed legislation, Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service regulations, and fiduciary requirements. His work combines legal analysis with government relations strategy for public retirement systems affected by changes in federal law and policy.

Tony earned a B.A. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, a J.D. from the Catholic University Law School and a Masters in Tax Law from Georgetown University Law Center. His education in government, law, and taxation supports a practice focused on the specialized federal rules governing public pension plans. He applies that training when analyzing legislation, agency guidance, tax compliance questions, and fiduciary responsibilities for retirement systems.

Tony began his public policy career as a research assistant in the British House of Commons and later worked in the U.S. House of Representatives, including as Director of Legislative Strategy for House leadership. In private practice, he has managed projects involving changes to federal tax law, regulatory relief, and fiduciary training. He works closely with pension professionals and policymakers when proposed legislation or agency action could affect plan administration or participant benefits.

Anthony J. Roda has held leadership roles in organizations serving public pension lawyers, including the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys and the International Pension and Employee Benefits Lawyers Association. He is admitted in the District of Columbia and Virginia and before the U.S. Supreme Court. His practice helps public retirement systems understand federal developments, maintain tax compliance, and communicate effectively with Congress and executive agencies on pension policy concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Williams & Jensen PLLC
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Former President, National Association of Public Pension Attorneys (NAPPA)
• Chair, Steering Committee, International Pension and Employee Benefits Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Virginia

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Masters in Tax Law
• Catholic University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Government and Politics

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