Sara J. Van Dyke

Sara J. Van Dyke is a senior ERISA attorney with significant experience providing advice regarding both Taft-Hartley and single-employer benefit plans. Prior to joining Blitman & King in 2025, Sara practiced for ten years at a small union-side law firm in New York City.

Sara advises fiduciaries of Taft-Hartley pension, defined contribution and welfare plans on regulatory compliance, fiduciary matters, plan design and documentation, investments, claims, vendor arrangements, and day-to-day plan administration, including QDRO review. Sara advises Boards of Trustees at regular and special meetings and works with Fund Administrators and other plan professionals to implement Board directives. She has implemented RFPs for service providers, advised regarding regulatory audits, and obtained favorable determination letters, including for real estate holding companies. In addition, Sara advises union entities, businesses and executives on compensation matters such as employment and severance agreements, and restrictive covenants.

Prior to her Taft-Hartley plan experience, Sara practiced for nine years at major law firms in New York City, advising on ERISA, tax, and benefits matters involving broadbased and executive plans, and compensation arrangements representing both employers and executives. Her practice included advice regarding equity incentive arrangements, and compensation and benefits matters in corporate transactions.

Sara was born and raised in Kansas. She enjoys the theater and sports.