Karen Kelly

Karen Kelly, a former acting assistant attorney general in the Justice Department Tax Division, shares insights from her nearly 30 years as a federal tax prosecutor. She discusses the proposed dissolution of the tax division and the potential impacts on civil and criminal tax enforcement. Karen highlights staff concerns over uniform enforcement and the challenges of shifting responsibilities within the DOJ. She also reflects on her transition to private practice and the differences between defending clients and prosecuting cases, while remaining open to future government roles.