
Mitchell Weiss
PartnerHe is one of the most client-centric, knowledgeable tax partners I have encountered.
— Chambers USAAbout
Education
- J.D., The University of Chicago Law School, 2000
- Masters of Tax, Southern Illinois University, 1993
- B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1992
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Chambers USA
- Band 3 – Illinois Tax (2025, 2026)
The Legal 500 United States
- Recommended, U.S. Taxes: Non-contentious (2024, 2025, 2026)
Publications
Seminars
Media Mentions
- Quoted, “Businesses on Quest for M&A Deals Find Tax Leverage in IRS Rules,” Bloomberg Daily Tax Report, August 31, 2020
- Quoted, “Treasury Could Modify E&P Exception to Debt-Equity Rules,” Bloomberg Daily Tax Report, June 6, 2016
Prior Experience
Over the last 25 years, Mitch has advised on numerous significant global restructurings and high-stakes corporate transactions. He has worked in the international tax groups of several global law firms. Prior to joining DLA Piper, he led and advised the international member firms of a major global professional services firm on their U.S. inbound activities.
Additional Information
- Visiting Professor of Practice, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
- Certified Public Accountant in Illinois
Memberships and Affiliations
- Member, Advisory Board, International Tax Journal
- Member, USA Branch Council, International Fiscal Association
- Member, Foreign Activities of US Taxpayers Committee, American Bar Association, Section of Taxation
Connect
Phone
+1 312 368 4040
(Work, Chicago)
