Kostelanetz partners Caroline Rule and Karen Kelly co-wrote “Federal Tax Prosecutions Before and After Department of Justice Tax Division Is Eliminated” for the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section. In the article, Caroline and Karen discuss the impact of the dissolution of the 90-year-old U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division. While the work is to be realigned under
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 Justice that was finalized in
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 Megan’s stint as Chair-Elect last
Kostelanetz counsel Andy Weiner discussed his observations on the tumult that has affected the tax world in 2025. Andy notes that Kostelanetz’s clients and peers within the government are operating in an era of uncertainty in the wake of recent regulatory and administrative changes. However, Andy noted that IRS employees
Kostelanetz partner Michael Sardar discussed his observations on the latest developments in tax controversy, including the challenges practitioners are facing as a result of reductions in the IRS workforce. Michael addressed the pessimism that many felt at the beginning of 2025, given the expected funding cuts and fears that IRS
Caroline Ciraolo discussed her belief that tax enforcement will continue apace in 2025, despite many practitioners’ concerns that there could be a slowdown due to changes at the IRS and DOJ Tax Division. Kostelanetz remains “busy … our litigation work has remained steady, but we expect growth,” said Caroline. While
Melissa Wiley discussed her observations on the latest developments in tax enforcement trends for 2025, following the NYU Tax Controversy Forum earlier this summer. Melissa noted that the first half of 2025 was undeniably different when it comes to tax enforcement and tax policy. The Kostelanetz team has been closely
Kostelanetz partner Bryan Skarlatos discussed the latest developments in tax enforcement trends, following the NYU Tax Controversy Forum earlier this summer. Bryan noted, from a tax controversy perspective, that the market for tax representation and legal services is likely to shift dramatically in 2025, and practitioners’ biggest challenges going forward
Ciraolo Also Named to Top 50 Women Lawyers in DC WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2025) —Caroline D. Ciraolo and Jay R. Nanavati have been named by Super Lawyers as top-rated attorneys in Washington, D.C., with Caroline being selected as a leading tax attorney and Jay as a leading white-collar criminal defense lawyer for 2025.
Caroline Ciraolo and Abigail Burke co-wrote an article for Bloomberg Tax, “How Tax Pros Can Shift from Government to Private Sector Work.” The article addresses the recent reductions in the federal workforce that are forcing many skilled and experienced tax professionals to consider transitioning from public service to private practice,
