Bloomberg Tax & Accounting
The 2020
Bloomberg Tax
Author Awards
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting has long recognized that the outstanding reputation we enjoy in the tax and accounting community is due in large part to the efforts of our Tax Management Portfolio authors and contributors. From Portfolios to timely news articles that help professionals each and every day, these thought leaders deserve special recognition for helping our customers crack the code on any tax and accounting challenge.
FEDERAL TAX AWARD WINNERS
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Honoring unmatched tax and accounting excellence.
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Leonard L. Silverstein Award for Distinguished Service in Tax
Kimberly Blanchard
Partner
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Kim Blanchard’s practice encompasses a variety of largely international transactions involving corporate acquisitions and mergers, internal restructurings, business formations and joint ventures. Read full bio…
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Federal Tax Portfolio Author of the Year
Sarah A. Breitmeyer
Partner
Chapman and Cutler LLP
Sarah Breitmeyer provides tax advice related to tax-exempt financings, including new money and refunding financings for the benefit of governmental units, 501(c)(3) organizations and private corporations, and represents governmental issuers, underwriters, investment brokers and borrowers in tax-exempt financing matters. Read full bio…
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Federal Tax Portfolio Author of the Year
David J. Cholst
Partner
Chapman and Cutler LLP
David Cholst provides tax advice relating to tax-exempt bonds; he represents 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental issuers, underwriters, and counsel. Read full bio…
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Federal Tax Contributor of the Year
James T. Chudy
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Jim Chudy focuses his practice on the tax-related aspects of M&A, restructurings, spin-offs, joint ventures and securities offerings for domestic and international clients across industries. Read full bio…
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Federal Tax Contributor of the Year
Harsha Reddy
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Harsha Reddy is a partner in Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP’s Tax practice and is located in the New York office. Read full bio…
INTERNATIONAL TAX AWARD WINNERS
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A global perspective on the tax landscape.
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Leonard L. Silverstein Award for Distinguished Service in Tax
Slawomir Boruc
Principal
Baker & McKenzie Kryżowski i Wspólnicy Spółka Komandytowa
Slawomir Boruc has been recognized by leading legal directories – including Chambers Europe, Legal 500, European Legal Experts, Practical Law Company, International Financial Law Review, Client Choice, and Dziennik Gazeta Prawna – for his fluent knowledge of Polish tax laws. Read full bio…
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International Tax Portfolio Author of the Year
Jeanelle Alemar-Escabí
Principal
DBPR Services LLC
Jeanelle Alemar-Escabí, CPA, CGMA, JD, LL.M. worked as part of the tax practice group of the law firm Pietrantoni, Mendez & Alvarez LLC from 2005 to 2015. Read full bio…
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International Tax Portfolio Author of the Year
Christine Marciasini
Attorney
Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati
Prior to joining PPZA, Christine Marciasini was a consultant with Tonon & Associati (2000–2007) and an associate with Alegi & Associates (1989–1999). Read full bio…
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International Tax Contributing Author of the Year
Shiv Mahalingham
Transfer Pricing & BEPS Expert
The Cragus Group
Shiv Mahalingham is an experienced transfer pricing and BEPS expert representing the UAE office of The Cragus Group. Read full bio…
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International Tax Contributing Author of the Year
Ivan Zammit
Partner
Sheltons Group
Ivan Zammit joined Sheltons in 2006 and is the director in charge of the Sheltons office in Malta and is heavily involved in the Sheltons office in Denmark. Read full bio…
STATE TAX AWARD WINNERS
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Honoring the experts that provide leading state-level analysis.
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Franklin C. Latcham Award for Distinguished Service in State and Local Tax
Douglas L. Lindholm
President & Executive Director
Council On State Taxation
Prior to joining COST, Douglas L. Lindholm, Esq. served as Counsel, State Tax Policy for the General Electric Company and as Senior Manager at Price Waterhouse LLP. Read full bio…
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State Tax Author of the Year
J. Elaine Bialczak
Director
Compton & Associates, LLP
Elaine Bialczak is an independent state and local tax consultant with 40 years’ experience encompassing consulting as well as settlement and litigation strategies. Read full bio…
EGT AWARD WINNERS
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The top of estates, gifts and trusts intelligence.
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Estates, Gifts and Trusts Leonard L. Silverstein Award for Distinguished Service in Tax
Jonathan G. Blattmachr
Senior Advisor
Pioneer Wealth Partners, LLC
Jonathan Blattmachr has over 40 years of experience in trusts and estates law. He is a retired member of Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy and the Alaska, California and New York Bars. Read full bio…
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Estates, Gifts and Trusts Tax Portfolio Authors of the Year
Edward J. Beckwith
Senior Partner
Baker & Hostetler LLP
Ed Beckwith is a Senior Partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP. He is nationally recognized for his skill and commitment as counsel to high net worth families and charities across the country. Read full bio…
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Estates, Gifts and Trusts Tax Portfolio Authors of the Year
William J. Culbertson
Vice President of Strategy and Chief Legal Officer
The Recycling Partnership
Bill Culbertson is the Vice President of Strategy and Chief Legal Officer at The Recycling Partnership. He brings more than 20 years of experience providing legal services to tax-exempt organizations, including as primary outside legal counsel to The Partnership. Read full bio…
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Estates, Gifts and Trusts Tax Contributor of the Year
Ellen K. Harrison
Partner
McDermott Will & Emery
In her role as Partner in McDermott Will & Emery’s Washington, DC office, Ellen K. Harrison advises clients on a broad range of tax issues, including estate planning and administration, tax controversies, and income, gift and estate tax planning for individuals, businesses and charitable organizations. Read full bio…
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