Kostelanetz attorneys Heather Fincher, Eduardo A. Cukier, and Caroline D. Ciraolo will be speaking at the ABA’s 17th Annual U.S. and Latin America Tax Practice Trends Conference held in Miami from June 18 to June 20, 2025.

This year’s conference will focus on cross-border tax practice trends for multinational corporations and other business and investment vehicles, high net worth individuals and family offices, and their international advisors, as well as provide insight into how government tax officials may view the international tax landscape in light of important international developments that impact taxpayers. Panelists will include industry leaders, senior government officials, and leading tax practitioners from the United States, Latin America, and Europe.

The ABA will seek 15 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 18 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.

Please join Kostelanetz attorneys for the following sessions:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Wealth Management Session

HNW Clients and Trusts: Contemporary Trends and Challenges in Latin America

Heather Fincher will co-chair a panel on cross-border planning and complexities related to the increasing use of trusts by advisors to high-net-worth individuals throughout Latin America and the United States.

Heather will be speaking with fellow Co-Chair Hermano A. C. Notaroberto Barbosa, BMA, São Paulo and speakers José Maurício C. Abreu, Farroco Abreu Advogados, São Paulo; Alil Álvarez Alcalá, Álvarez Alcalá, SC, Mexico City; Myriam Bril, Goldman Sachs, Miami, FL; Corina Laudato, Mitrani Caballero, Buenos Aires; Javier Otegui, Guyer & Regules, Montevideo; and Jennifer J. Wioncek, Bilzin Sumberg, Miami, FL.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Wealth Management Session

New Frontiers for Family Offices: Emerging Issues for Cross-Border Family Office Structures and Investments  

Eduardo Cukier will be speaking on U.S. tax and legal complexities faced by global family offices and their opportunities in structuring cross-border operations and investments.

Eduardo will be speaking alongside Co-Chairs Seth J. Entin, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami; Carola Trucco Horwitz, Barros & Errázuriz, Santiago; and speakers Paulo Bento, Madrona Advogados, São Paulo; Guadalupe Diaz-Sunico, Gomez-Acebo, Barcelona, and Gabriela Pellón, Galicia, Mexico City.

Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Concurrent Session B

Defending Multiple Fronts – The Prevalence, Perils, and Best Practices of Parallel Civil and Criminal Tax Enforcement Proceedings

Caroline Ciraolo will co-chair the panel discussion on a range of issues practitioners face when dealing with parallel civil and criminal tax enforcement proceedings.

Caroline will be joined by fellow Co-Chair Luis Suárez de Centi, Uría Menéndez, Madrid; and speakers Mario Barrera, Clark Hill, Mexico City; Juan Carlos Casellas, Mayora & Mayora, S.C., Guatemala City; Barbara R. Llanas, Gelber Schachter & Greenberg, P.A., Miami, Florida, Luis Marcelo Nuñez, Perez Alati, Grondona, Benites, & Arntsen, Buenos Aires; and Alvaro Villegas, Villegas Aldazosa & Asociados, La Paz, Bolivia.

Full conference agenda and registration info available here.

About Heather

Heather focuses her practice on multinational businesses and high net-worth individuals in need of international tax planning. She counsels both U.S.- and foreign-owned businesses and individuals regarding the U.S. tax consequences of cross-border investments, cryptocurrency issues, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and restructurings. Heather also regularly advises clients on special issues arising in international tax controversies. Heather is also the co-founder of the ABA’s Women in Tax Forum.

About Eduardo

Eduardo’s transactions-based domestic and international tax practice spans more than two decades advising U.S. and foreign clients across many different types of business deals in various industries. Eduardo brings an international perspective, cultural awareness, and an understanding of legal and tax systems, regulatory frameworks, and the business dynamics involved in getting deals done. That skill set has made him counsel of choice for many corporations, businesses, and entrepreneurs in the U.S., Latin America, and around the globe.

About Caroline

Caroline is a former Acting Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division and a founder of Kostelanetz’s Washington, D.C. office. Her practice focuses on federal, state, and cross-border civil tax controversies, including representation in sensitive audits, administrative appeals, and litigation, providing tax advice, conducting internal investigations, and representing individuals and entities in criminal tax investigations and prosecutions. She also serves as a consulting and testifying expert witness and an independent mediator in tax disputes.