ALAN C. GOLDENBERG, Esq.
**** ***** ****** *******, #*** Riverdale, NY 10463
tel: 646-***-**** email: **************@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a tax attorney position
Executive Summary:
An attorney and MBA, with an LL.M in Taxation and a degree in accounting.
Have worked in top tier New York City law firm and accounting firm
handling complex tax issues.
Substantial knowledge of Federal, state, local and international tax law.
Highly computer literate, with expertise of Westlaw; LexisNexis; CCH
IntelliConnect; RIA Checkpoint; BNA Tax Management Portfolios, ProSystems
FX Tax and Engagement.
Have represented clients in IRS audits and before other tax authorities.
Areas of Knowledge:
. Tax research and drafting documentation . Drafting of corporate
resolutions and documents
. Tax planning, projections and advisory opinions . International tax
. Audit representation and resolution . Partnership taxation
. Tax compliance and filing . Trusts and Estates law
. State and local tax . Litigation research and trial
preparation
Professional History:
Tax Associate, Friedman, LLP, New York, NY, Jan. 2008 to present
Provided tax return preparation, tax research, audits, drafting of
memoranda and tax advisory services for a regional accounting and
consulting firm with over 300 employees. Ensured timely IRS filings;
prepared income tax projections.
Prepared corporate income tax returns for major real estate company and
its subsidiaries doing business
in over 30 states and two countries.
Worked on corporate reorganization of Fortune 500 family business.
Provided multiple clients with strategic plan of how to remove New York
State domicile and establish residency in another state so as to minimize
personal income tax liability.
Headed reverse sales and use tax audit and voluntary compliance proceeding
to bring client into proper
compliance with sales and use tax filing obligations.
Prepared presentation for management of international hotel chain on taxes
specific to the hotel industry.
Contract Attorney, Bessemer Trust Company, N.A., 2007
Worked on legacy planning project reviewing trust documents to determine
currency of the trust clauses and existence of the testators,
beneficiaries, and trustees. Drafted summaries of the trust documents
outlining the provisions and particular qualifications.
Reviewed and drafted detailed synopses of over 300 types of trusts (inter
vivos and testamentary trusts, charitable lead and charitable remainder
trusts, and irrevocable life insurance trusts).
Determined which trusts were no longer functional and needed to be updated
to ensure reliable administration.
Contract Attorney, Wills, Trusts & Estates, Sidley Austin, LLP, 2007
Worked at a global law firm of over 1,700 lawyers, advised high net worth
clients, owners of privately held businesses, corporate executives, and
fund managers in all facets of estate and tax planning, including
sophisticated wealth transfer techniques, business succession planning, and
philanthropic endeavors.
Advised fiduciaries on trust and estate administration, including issues
of tax compliance and fiduciary
duties; also represented them before taxing authorities.
Alan C. Goldenberg, Esq. -2- (646) 554-
4879
Represented corporate fiduciaries and individuals in trust and estate
litigation matters, including will
contests, trust construction, and modification suits.
Assisted in coordinating global estate planning for U.S., foreign and
multi-national families, including
structuring their U.S. investments for tax and generational planning
purposes.
Assisted foreign entity in loan collateral restructuring transaction for
corporate financing in the U.S.
Legal Intern, Robert L. Lewis and Associates, P.C., 2005-2006
Performed legal research and drafted memoranda of law on various topics for
a commercial litigation firm focusing on regulatory, trial, and appellate
matters. Assisted in numerous depositions of witnesses.
Achieved many successful financial settlements in negotiating resolutions
of commercial litigation matters for clients.
Assistant Software Manager, MeasureComp, summers 2002, 2003
Assisted in managing and updating computer software systems. Coordinated
product demonstrations. Processed measurements and help develop blue prints
for flooring installations.
Intern, U. S. House of Representatives, Rep. Alcee Hastings, summer, 2001
Participated in speech writing. Drafted constituent letters. Prepared
presentations for Congressional
caucuses.
Education and Memberships:
LL.M. in Taxation, New York Law School, 2007
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
J.D., Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, 2006
Dean's List
Jewish Law Students Association
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
International Law Society
Studies abroad: Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel, summer 2005
M.B.A., Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, 2006
Concentration in Management and Global Business
Financial Management Association
B.S. in Accounting, Yeshiva University, Sy Syms School of Business, 2003
Model United Nations XII Committee Chairman
Student Life Committee
Sy Syms School of Business Dinner Committee Chairman
Student Counsel Award for Outstanding Service
Studies abroad: Yeshiva Shaalvim, Jerusalem, Israel, 1999-2000
Member: American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York
County Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Tax
Professionals.
Bar Admissions: New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.