Alison Maxwell
PartnerUS Chair, Tax Practice
Alison Maxwell, client partner, did an outstanding job. She assembled a top team of experts across several different domains in the US and international team. She led the engagement and efficiently determined when to get involved to ensure a smooth, quality and efficient product that met her clients' expectations. She was very good at listening to her client and making adjustments to deliver the planned outcome. She coached team members to make course corrections and looped in expert resources with the appropriate skill sets at the right time.
- J.D., The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
- B.S., International Business, University of Akron
Awards
- Legal 500 United States
- Leading Lawyer, International Tax (2023)
"Alison Maxwell has been our go to partner. She is willing to make sure we get what need on large or small projects. It’s always about making sure the client is satisfied." – Client, The Legal 500 2023
- Leading Lawyer, International Tax (2023)
- Short list, Euromoney Legal Media Group Americas Rising Star Award (2018)
- 40 Under 40 Honoree, Puget Sound Business Journal (2016)
- Washington Rising Star (2014 – 2019)
Bylines
- "Six Key Considerations for a Successful Post-Acquisition Integration," Tax Notes International, April 8, 2019
Seminars
- ''International Tax and Trade Policy Roundtable,'' held by Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle and DLA Piper, September 2015
Media Mentions
- "DLA Piper Elevates 5 Attys To Office Managing Partner Roles," Law360, March 4, 2021
- "UK's digital tax plan could complicate things for Silicon Valley," Corporate Counsel, November 2, 2018
Prior Experience
Prior to joining the firm, Alison worked in Deloitte's San Francisco tax office, where she focused on international tax matters including tax planning, provision and compliance.
