Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the addition of Tara A. Potts as a partner in the Trusts & Estates practice. Joining from a small transactional law firm in Austin, Tara concentrates her practice in the area of tax-exempt organizations.
“We are excited to add Tara to our team, as she provides extensive experience in all aspects of the representation of tax-exempt organizations,” said Sam K. Hildebrand, chair of the Trusts & Estates practice.
Tara has advised numerous organizations on a variety of nonprofit corporate and tax-related issues under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. She specializes in issues related to organization, qualification, combination, conversion, lobbying, political campaign activity, private inurement, excess benefit and unrelated business income. In addition, she has experience advising private foundations and institutions of higher education, religious organizations, governmental entities, social welfare organizations, trade associations, business leagues, title-holding companies and social clubs.
On her decision to join Jackson Walker, Tara stated, “I’m excited to grow my practice and help support my existing clients by working with attorneys across the firm’s various practice areas. Jackson Walker has an excellent reputation for handling tax matters, and I am confident my clients will feel they can rely on the firm for any of their needs.”
“Jackson Walker has an excellent reputation for handling tax matters, and I am confident my clients will feel they can rely on the firm for any of their needs.”
She obtained her B.S. from Miami University, her J.D. from Washington University School of Law, and her L.L.M. from New York University School of Law. She is a licensed attorney in Texas and Illinois as well as a Certified Public Accountant.
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Since Jackson Walker’s founding in 1887, our attorneys have represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 450 attorneys across seven offices, we are the largest firm in Texas and have been recognized by Law360 as a “Texas Powerhouse” and an “elite law firm” that regularly provides counsel to industry-leading clients on highly complex transactions ranging from millions to billions. To explore the firm’s experience handling estates, probate, and general business transactions, visit the Trusts & Estates practice page.
