Kathleen M Pakenham
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Tax: Controversy
Band 2
About
Provided by Kathleen M Pakenham
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Kathy is Co-Head of the firm’s Tax Controversy Practice. She is one of nation’s most sought-after tax controversy lawyers. She has more than two decades of experience advising clients during audits, administrative appeals, in addition to state and federal trial and appellate matters. Her clients have included Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries such as banking, energy, mining, telecommunications, life sciences, technology and oil and gas. She also regularly represents venture capital and private equity funds on tax risk management matters.
Kathy has been recognized consistently as a leader in the tax litigation and controversy practice area by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 U.S.. Additionally, she was appointed to the prestigious United States Attorney General’s Honor Program immediately after her graduation of law school. Kathy also clerked for the Honorable Steven M. Gold of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York after graduating from law school.
Chambers Review
USA
Kathleen Pakenham is noted for her representation of clients in a broad range of tax disputes, including all phases of litigation and related appellate proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is a master at her craft, with the experience to back it up."
"Kathy is a trusted adviser. She is able to provide guidance and direction on complex and complicated matters with the company's best interest in mind."
"Kathy is not only knowledgeable, but a pleasure to work with."
"She is a master at her craft, with the experience to back it up."
"Kathy is a trusted adviser. She is able to provide guidance and direction on complex and complicated matters with the company's best interest in mind."
"Kathy is not only knowledgeable, but a pleasure to work with."
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