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Shepard, Tamara

Tamara L. Shepard

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Hiring Partner, US National Tax Practice
Hiring Partner, Boston Office

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Prior Experience

Before entering private practice, Tamara worked in the Appellate Section of the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice in Washington, DC. While at the Department of Justice, she litigated cases on appeal from both US District Courts and the Tax Court, appearing both as appellant and as appellee. Her published cases include Boles Trucking, Inc. v. United States, 77 F.3d 236 (8th Cir. 1996) and Herrmann v. Commissioner, 85 F.3d 1032 (2d Cir. 1996). She has handled cases before the US Courts of Appeal for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Federal Circuits.

In addition to her background and experience as a lawyer, Tamara has worked extensively in business management, financial planning, and portfolio management.  She has held senior positions at a range of emerging and established technology companies including Yahoo!, MarketTools, Intuit, Podbridge, Microsoft Networks (MSN), and Netcentives, and has advised on best practices in strategy, business process and operations. As a result, she is particularly well suited to provide practical legal advice that is in accord with clients’ overall business goals and objectives.

Recognitions

The Legal 500 United States has recommended Tamara for her tax work. In this well-regarded legal directory, she has been described as an "excellent communicator."

Education

  • J.D., Harvard Law School 1994
    cum laude
  • B.S., Economics, major in Finance, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania 1989
    magna cum laude
  • B.S., Engineering, major in Systems, University of Pennsylvania 1989
    magna cum laude

An "excellent communicator," The Legal 500 United States

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