Kostelanetz partner Caroline Ciraolo will speak on a panel at the 10th International Conference on Taxpayer Rights sponsored by the Center for Taxpayer Rights. The conference will be held in Washington, D.C., at George Washington University’s Textile Museum from June 4 to 6, 2025. Kostelanetz LLP is a proud sponsor
Kostelanetz partner Caroline Ciraolo will deliver the keynote address at New York Law School’s 22nd Annual Workshop in Professional Responsibility in Tax Practice. Her talk, “The Holy Grail: Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege,” will be on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 9 a.m. Caroline’s keynote will discuss attorney-client privilege in complex
Kostelanetz partner Caroline Ciraolo will join colleagues in the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) to present, “Show Me the Money: A Primer on Restitution and Forfeiture Issues,” on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. The webinar will discuss forfeiture and restitution in white collar
Kostelanetz partner Caroline Ciraolo and her colleague Susanne Schreiber of Switzerland-based Bär & Karrer Ltd will co-chair the 2025 Cambridge Forum on International Tax & Disputes in Cascais, Portugal, from May 21 to 23, 2025. The Forum invites leading lawyers from renowned regional, national, and multinational firms to convene and discuss
For organizations facing the potential loss of their tax-exempt status, the procedures for challenging a proposed or actual revocation may seem overwhelmingly complex. While the underlying issues involved may be complicated, focusing on three key procedural considerations can help to clarify the path forward. Protest within 30 days. The law
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,
Kostelanetz attorneys Caroline Ciraolo, Melissa Wiley, and Heather Fincher will speak on various panels at the ABA Tax Section’s 25th Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference, of which Kostelanetz is a proud sponsor. The U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference focuses on international tax compliance, international tax
On February 26, 2025, Caroline Ciraolo will speak to Tax Executives Institute’s Detroit Chapter in Levonia, Michigan, about civil tax controversies, including current developments and expectations for tax enforcement in 2025 and beyond. Caroline will present with David Lee with National Tax Controversy Services, Deloitte LLP, who will address IRS
Law360 recently highlighted the news that Melissa Wiley joined Kostelanetz LLP as a partner, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in representing corporate, institutional, and individual clients in all stages of civil tax controversy matters. Melissa spoke to Law360 and told reporter David Hansen that she joined
Kostelanetz attorneys Michael Sardar, Melissa Wiley, Andy Weiner, and Will Greco will participate on various panels at the 49th Annual Federal Bar Association Tax Law Conference, of which Kostelanetz is a proud sponsor. Kostelanetz partner Caroline Ciraolo will make keynote remarks at the March 3 luncheon. During the conference, our
