On Tax Amanda Gold of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Mar 12, 2024
Amanda Gold, a partner at Cravath specializing in executive compensation and benefits, shares her inspiring journey from Arizona to New York's legal scene. She discusses how her background in economics shapes her approach to tax law. Key traits of effective tax lawyers are highlighted, particularly their knack for simplifying complex regulations. Amanda also emphasizes the importance of proactive strategies in legal teamwork and shares insights from reading Daniel Kahneman's 'Thinking Fast and Slow' to enhance negotiation skills.
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Choosing Executive Compensation Early
- Amanda Gold started her career at a regional firm in Arizona where she chose to work in executive compensation despite hesitation from practice leaders.
- Early exposure to 409A regulations by amending client agreements helped her master a key tax area.
Bay Area and Tokyo M&A Experience
- Amanda moved to Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco for more M&A work, which exposed her to fast-paced startup and international transactions.
- She worked extensively with Japanese clients, helping them understand U.S. equity and employee benefits structures.
Traits of Effective Tax Lawyers
- Effective tax lawyers translate complex concepts into clear language understandable to non-lawyers.
- They keep intricate rules and regulations organized to manage multiple intersecting legal areas effectively.
