Karen Kelly and Melissa Wiley co-wrote a Bloomberg Law article titled “IRS Vow to Amp Up Audits Puts Tax-Exempt Entities in Crosshairs.” In the article, Karen and Melissa explain the possible changes in tax enforcement of exempt organizations after President Trump’s September memorandum ordering the
Firm Also Recognized for Tax Law, White Collar Defense, Commercial Litigation, and Trusts & Estates NEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2025) — Kostelanetz LLP has been selected as ‘Law Firm of the Year’ for Litigation and Controversy – Tax in the 2026 edition of Best Law
Sharon McCarthy Again Named to Top 100 Lawyers and 50 Women Lawyers in New York Metro Area NEW YORK (November 6, 2025) — Twelve Kostelanetz attorneys have been named to New York Metro Super Lawyers for 2025 for their experience and skill in the areas of Tax, Criminal
NEW YORK (November 3, 2025) — Frank Agostino, a veteran of the tax bar known for bringing seminal cases that establish favorable law for taxpayers, has joined forces with Kostelanetz LLP, enriching the firm’s already strong reputation as a premier tax controversy and white collar
Melissa Wiley was quoted in a Thomson Reuters Checkpoint article titled “Inside Tax-Exempt Status Audits, Revocation Challenges.” The article discusses emerging trends in tax-exempt organization enforcement, as discussed by Melissa and others during a panel at the American Bar Association (ABA) Virtual Fall Tax Conference.
Melissa Wiley appeared on Becker Accounting’s podcast, Tax News Now, “Mastering IRS Challenges: Strategies for Advocacy, Tools, and Communication.” The episode is hosted by Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown. In the episode, Melissa and Mark share their insights on contemporary tax topics and
Gray Proctor was quoted in a recent Tax Notes article titled “Court Finds Promoter Penalties Don’t Deprive Right to Jury Trial.” The article addresses HDH Group v. United States as the next landmark case pursuant to the 2024 decision SEC v. Jarkesy (603 U.S. 109)
Karen Kelly appeared on the Tax Notes Talk podcast to discuss the upcoming dissolution of the Department of Justice’s Tax Division and what it might mean for the future of tax enforcement. The dissolution is the result of the proposed reorganization of the Department of
Jay Nanavati was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article about a Big Law firm linked to a Justice Department probe of Puerto Rico Tax Shelters. The law firm is involved in the investigation as a result of the IRS ramping up enforcement efforts on taxpayers
Kostelanetz partner Megan L. Brackney spoke with Law360’s Kat Lucero recently about becoming Chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Tax Section in August and the Tax Section’s commitment to working with the IRS and Treasury Department, even in uncertain times. The article discusses how
