MVP: Latham's Jean Pawlow
Latham & Watkins LLP's Jean Pawlow has represented Netflix as tax counsel in its string of successes in class actions across federal and state courts against claims that it was liable for state-based franchise fees.
Partner
Jean Pawlow is a partner in the Washington, D.C. and Silicon Valley offices of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Tax Controversy Practice.
Drawing on more than three decades of experience, Ms. Pawlow represents companies and individuals in high-profile tax controversy matters. She is recognized for being a strong litigator in matters of federal, state, and local tax controversies.
Her controversy experience involves handling a myriad of complex tax issues, including:
Ms. Pawlow has a breadth of experience in all stages of the IRS administrative process, federal litigation, and Tax Court litigation. She has litigated cases before US district and appellate courts, as well as the US Tax Court, the US Court of Federal Claims, and the US Supreme Court. She has broad knowledge of the IRS alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures, including fast-track settlement, rapid appeals, post-appeals mediation, pre-filing agreements, and compliance assurance process (CAP) audits. Ms. Pawlow regularly represents clients who are undergoing audits by the IRS Global High-Wealth Industry Group.
Ms. Pawlow is a frequent speaker and writer and has appeared on CBS and CNBC, and was a contributing editor of Getting the Deal Through: Tax Controversy 2016. Ms. Pawlow formerly served on the firm’s Women Enriching Business (WEB) Committee, which promotes women in business both inside and outside the firm.
Ms. Pawlow’s representative experience includes:
*Matter handled prior to joining Latham
Latham & Watkins LLP's Jean Pawlow has represented Netflix as tax counsel in its string of successes in class actions across federal and state courts against claims that it was liable for state-based franchise fees.
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