Biography
Jason Faust advises employers in both the private and public sectors with navigating the complex world of employee benefits law. With extensive experience in ERISA, executive compensation, retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and general regulatory compliance, Jason partners with organizations to minimize risk, maintain compliance, and design benefit programs that attract and retain top talent. Jason also regularly counsels clients on the complicated employee benefits and executive compensation challenges involved in mergers and acquisitions.
Jason provides employers with clear, actionable guidance across the full spectrum of employee benefits law—from structuring benefit plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on employee benefits and executive compensation matters in M&A transactions to representing organizations in IRS and DOL audits. With an emphasis on practical, business-focused solutions, he works with clients to protect their organizations from liability while maximizing the effectiveness of their benefit strategies.
Services and Industries
Background
Prior to joining Armstrong Teasdale, Jason was tax and benefits counsel at another Chicago area law firm.
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (LL.M., with honors, 2015)
- Employee Benefits
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2012)
- The John Marshall Law Review, 2010-2011
- Moot Court Honors Council, 2011
- IRS – Office of Chief Counsel, Law Student Volunteer Program, Spring 2012
- Phi Delta Phi
- The John Marshall Law School Center for Tax Law and Employee Benefits InBrief (Publication), Contributor
- National Institute on ERISA Litigation Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2011
- Marquette University (B.A., 2025)
- Communications
Admissions
Professional Activities
- Chicago Bar Association
Charitable and Civic Involvement
- RUSH (former Associate Board Member)
- Open Heart Magic (former Professional Board Member; former Certified Hospital Magician, Fundraiser)
- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) Volunteer/Fundraiser
- St. Mary School/Parish - Riverside, IL (Active Parishioner; /Volunteer)
Accolades
- Chambers USA, Associate to Watch in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (2020)
- Legal 500, Executive Benefits and Employee Compensation & Retirement Plans - Design (2021)
- Excellence in Employee Benefits Law Award, Chicago Bar Association (2012)








