JoAnne Nagjee
As a partner in Kirkland’s Chicago office, JoAnne Mulder Nagjee represents a range of clients—including private equity firms, large corporations, and high-net-worth individuals—in Federal, state, and local tax controversies. JoAnne has extensive experience at all stages of the administrative process, from audit through administrative appeal and post-appeals mediation, and in tax litigation in Federal and state courts. JoAnne’s representations frequently involve highly complex areas of the tax law and/or sophisticated transaction structures, and she is adept at making these challenging concepts comprehensible and digestible for decision-makers at every level. JoAnne also regularly advises clients on the tax aspects of litigation settlements and judgments, including on issues under Section 162(f). JoAnne maintains an active pro bono practice, including helping immigrant victims of violent crimes obtain temporary legal status, work eligibility, and a path to permanent residency. · Kirkland & Ellis LLP
About
Partner in Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Chicago office. Represents private equity firms, large corporations, and high-net-worth individuals in Federal, state, and local tax controversies. Experienced in all stages of administrative process from audit through appeal and mediation, and in tax litigation. Advises on tax aspects of litigation settlements and judgments, including Section 162(f) issues. Maintains active pro bono practice assisting immigrant victims of violent crimes.
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Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., summa cum laude
- Lynchburg College, B.A., Sociology, summa cum laude