26th Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference

Caroline D. Ciraolo and Bryan C. Skarlatos will present sessions at the ABA Tax Section’s and International Bar Association’s 26th Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends conference held at the Westin Excelsior in Rome, Italy, April 15-17, 2026. Continuing education credit is available, and some conference content will be available digitally.

As the current chair of the ABA Tax Division, Megan L. Brackney is also expected to attend and make remarks. Other Kostelanetz attendees include Melissa Wiley.

Kostelanetz LLP is a proud Diamond sponsor of ABA/IBA U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends conference.

Please join us for the following sessions:

April 15, 2026, 11:30 a.m.

Ethics and the Algorithm: The Use of AI in Tax Practice

Bryan and fellow panelists will discuss trends and ethical concerns in the usage of artificial intelligence in tax practice. Bryan will be joined by Jeremiah Coder of the OECD; Thomas Linder of MME; Michele Milanese of Ashurst LLP; Kimberly Saugh of Harvey; and Claudia Schulz of Thomson Reuters.

April 16, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

Tax Crimes Without Borders: A Case Study in Navigating Criminal Tax Exposure in the EU and U.S. from Sensitive Audits to Indictments

Caroline will co-chair this discussion of cross-border criminal tax issues. She will be joined by fellow co-chair Sabine Stetter of Stetter Rechtsanwälte and panelists Cristiano Caumont Caimi of Tremonti Partners; Silvia Martina of Cagnola & Associati; and Alice Rousseau of Rousseau Sussmann Avocats. Additional speakers may be announced.

You can learn more about the conference and register here.

About Bryan

Bryan focuses his practice on assisting clients with navigating tax penalties and voluntary disclosures. He provides expert testimony on tax penalties to governmental bodies and teaches courses on tax penalties at New York University School of Law, where he also created and co-chairs the NYU Tax Controversy Forum. Bryan is recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in New York and Best Lawyers in America has twice named Bryan “Lawyer of the Year” for Tax Litigation in New York.

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 and state 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.

About Megan

Megan is a tax controversy attorney with a distinguished track record of delivering exceptional results for clients facing complicated and difficult tax issues. Megan is the Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation. She is also a frequent speaker and contributor to local and national conferences on taxation, ethics in tax practice, IRS penalties, and civil tax controversy.

About Melissa

With more than 20 years of experience in tax law, Melissa has represented a diverse range of clients, from large corporations to high-net-worth individuals, in complex disputes with federal and state taxing authorities. Known for her calm, empathetic style, Melissa excels at distilling intricate tax issues into clear, actionable insights — helping her clients efficiently resolve disputes and focus on what matters most in their businesses and lives.