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Elaine M. Wilkins

Partner
Baker & McKenzie LLP

Biography

Elaine is a partner in the New York office of Baker McKenzie and is a member of the Firm's North America Tax Practice Group.

Practice Focus

Elaine handles complex matters related to the US federal income taxation of corporations and partnerships in the transactional, planning, and controversy contexts. She has a broad range of expertise, with extensive experience advising on qualification for renewable energy tax incentives, the purchase and sale of transferable tax credits, regulatory validity challenges, and international tax planning.

Professional Honors

  • Associates to Watch, New York Tax, Chambers USA 2024
  • Rising Stars, New York Metro, Super Lawyers, 2023-2024

Admissions

  • New York~United States (2017)

Education

  • New York University (LL.M. Taxation) (2018)
  • New York University (J.D.) (2016)
  • University of Virginia (M.S. Accounting) (2012)
  • University of Virginia (B.S. Commerce) (2011)

Presentations

Panelist, “Transferable Tax Credits and the Future of Tax Planning,” Baker McKenzie, Global Tax Planning and Transactions Workshop, May 2024

Panelist, “Global IP Planning,” Tax Executives Institute - Houston, Global Tax Symposium, November 2023

Panelist, “Challenges to the Tax Law: Invalidity of Regulations and Unconstitutionality of Code Sections,” Tax Executives Institute - Silicon Valley, International Tax Day, September 2023

Panelist, “Tax Implications of Artificial Intelligence,” Tax Executives Institute - Silicon Valley, International Tax Day, September 2023

Panelist, “Current Trends in Alternative Investments,” Baker McKenzie, Global Tax Planning and Transactions Workshop, May 2023

Panelist, “Cross-Border Partnership Tax Considerations,” Baker McKenzie, Annual North America Tax Conference, February 2023

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