University of Iowa College of Law,
J.D., with high distinction, 2010
University of Iowa,
Master of Accountancy, Taxation, 2009
B.S., Business Administration in Accounting, 2005
Illinois
Thompson Coburn LLP
2018-Present
Skadden
Associate, 2014-2018
Winston & Strawn LLP
Associate, 2011-2014
Sean acts as a tax advisor to companies and concentrates his practice on business formations, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings, debt offerings and equity offerings.
He assists clients in understanding the tax implications of transactions and develops creative solutions for a variety of corporate and private equity clients to structure transactions in the most tax-advantageous fashion. In addition, Sean's practice includes counseling clients on Section 1031 exchanges and foreign investment in the U.S.
Sean's tax practice also includes assisting sponsors with the structuring of investments in their funds, assisting non-profit organizations in obtaining federal tax-exempt status and representing clients on a wide range of other tax matters, including tax matters related to partnerships, limited liability companies, C corporations, S corporations and REITs.
Sean is a certified public accountant with prior experience at Deloitte & Touche and Ernst & Young.
Key tax provisions in the coronavirus relief bill
IRS issues guidance clarifying President Trump’s payroll tax deferral
IRS clarifies holding period rules for profits interests and carried interests
Key tax provisions of the proposed HEALS Act
Proposed tax plans of the 2020 presidential candidates
Highlights from the SBA’s further guidance on PPP loan forgiveness
Congress relaxes Paycheck Protection Program rules
HEROES Act proposes more potential tax incentives
IRS updates filing and payment deadlines and time-sensitive action FAQs
Effect of “forgiven” PPP loan on the deductibility of covered expenses
What employers need to know about the CARES Act Employee Retention Payroll Tax Credit
Effect of COVID-19 tax legislation on NOL carryforwards and carrybacks
IRS clarifies Social Security tax deferral under CARES Act
Tax filing and payment deadlines extended due to COVID-19 (again)
Key tax provisions in the CARES Act
Business tips during the Coronavirus outbreak
Utilizing profits interests as equity incentive compensation
Sweeping tax reform necessitates review and analysis of form of entity
The CARES Act for Higher Education: Strategy and Implementation
Merging Institutions of Higher Education: Corporate and Tax Considerations
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