On Tax
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
On Tax brings together professionals in the Cravath network for conversations about their life and work in the world of tax. Hosted by Cravath partner Len Teti, the show focuses on the often-forgotten human side of tax, highlighting the people, connections and stories that make the space such a fascinating and dynamic area of practice. Learn more about On Tax at cravath.com/podcast. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a premier U.S. law firm that has been at the center of many of the world’s most significant transactions and disputes for more than two centuries. Learn more about the Firm at cravath.com, and explore its bicentennial at 200.cravath.com. (On Tax is intended for informational and educational purposes only, and does not establish an attorney-client relationship between any person or entity and Cravath.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 33min
Albert Chang of RBC Capital Markets
Albert Chang, Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets, discusses his journey from tax law to investment banking, highlighting the value of keeping an open mind in law careers. He contrasts the roles of investment bankers and tax lawyers, emphasizing the importance of strong client relationships and holistic problem-solving in tax law.
May 14, 2024 • 23min
Karie Roers of Vista Outdoor
Karie Roers is the Tax Director at Vista Outdoor. In this episode of On Tax, she and Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about her experience growing up in a farm family in South Dakota and how her early interest in business led her to public accounting and the tax field. They also discuss the role that key mentors played in her decision to move in-house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2024 • 23min
Daniel Hemel of NYU School of Law
Daniel Hemel, a Professor at NYU School of Law, dives into his unexpected journey into tax law academia. He shares reflections on pivotal law school moments that shaped his passion and commitment to teaching. The conversation explores evolving capital taxation dynamics and welfare initiatives, spotlighting the impact of capital gains rates on economic policy. Hemel also offers advice to early-career lawyers and emphasizes the importance of balancing professional ambitions with personal passions for a fulfilling life.
Apr 2, 2024 • 29min
Brett Cornell of Danaher Corporation
Brett Cornell is the Senior Vice President of Tax, Treasury & Finance at Danaher Corporation. In this episode of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about how Brett’s early interest in accounting led him to tax positions at several global companies. They also discuss the broader responsibilities of his current role and the importance of tax across business functions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2024 • 22min
Amanda Gold of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
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.
Mar 8, 2024 • 1min
Welcome to Season 7 of On Tax
On Tax returns for Season 7 on Tuesday, March 12. This season, tune in as Cravath partner and podcast host Len Teti talks to professionals in the world of tax about their varied careers and the decisions they made along the way. Next week’s guest is Cravath executive compensation and benefits partner Amanda Gold, who discusses beginning her legal career in Arizona and her decision to move to New York to join Cravath. Learn more about On Tax at cravath.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2023 • 29min
Lewis Steinberg formerly of BofA Securities
Lewis Steinberg recently retired as Head of Structured Solutions in the Global Corporate and Investment Bank of BofA Securities. He began his career as a tax associate at Cravath and later became a partner. In the Season 6 finale of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about how trends in the industry and Lew’s interest in structuring M&A transactions led him to work in investment banking. Based on his decades of experience as both outside counsel and as a consumer of tax advice, Lew reflects on what the best tax practitioners do well and the ideal relationship between advisors and their clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2023 • 21min
Ocka Stumm of Gleiss Lutz
Ocka Stumm is a tax partner at Gleiss Lutz in Frankfurt, specializing in transactional matters and tax litigation. In this discussion, she shares insights on the striking differences between the legal systems in the U.S. and Germany. Ocka also delves into her transformative experience as a secondee at Cravath, highlighting the importance of collaboration and mentorship in law. The conversation shifts to the art of negotiation, comparing transactional approaches to litigation, and ends with a light-hearted chat about hobbies and family activities.
Nov 14, 2023 • 22min
David Ware of Bausch + Lomb
David Ware is the Vice President, Tax at Bausch + Lomb. In this episode of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about how his early interest in accounting led him to become a tax associate at Cravath. They also discuss his path to his current position as the head of tax at a publicly traded company, a role in which tax accounting is critical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2023 • 29min
Michael Stanton of Peloton
Michael Stanton, Corporate Treasurer and Global Head of Tax & Treasury at Peloton, shares insights from his journey in finance and tax law. He discusses how the financial crisis shaped his career path and the importance of collaboration between legal and tax teams. Stanton emphasizes the role of mentorship in his transitions and how failures can drive innovation. He also highlights the integration of tax and treasury for enhancing corporate value and opens up about his hobbies, including biking and supporting his kids' sports.
