Welcome to Season 12 of On Tax

Darin Zywan is ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­a Principal, Corporate Tax, at the KPMG Washington National Tax practice. In the Season 12 premiere of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about Darin’s path to the law through the world of accounting, and how an early-career moment of serendipity led him to discover a passion for corporate tax. They also discuss how a willingness to embrace opportunities to contribute and learn helped drive Darin’s development as a tax lawyer.Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tax returns for Season 12 on Tuesday, September 8. This season, tune in as Cravath partner and podcast host Len Teti talks to professionals in the world of tax about their often-surprising entrances into the field and the choices, connections and opportunities that guided them to their current roles. Next week’s guest is Darin Zywan, Principal, Corporate Tax at the KPMG Washington National Tax practice. Darin discusses his path to the law through the world of accounting and how a moment of serendipity early in his legal career led him to discover a passion for corporate tax. Learn more about On Tax at cravath.com/podcast/index.Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carrie Galloway is a Managing Director and Head of the Carolinas for JPMorgan Private Bank, who began her career as a tax associate at the Firm. In this “Where Are They Now?” episode of On Tax, Carrie returns to talk with Cravath partner and host Len Teti about her career since she last appeared on the show as a Managing Director and the Global Head of Advice Lab for JPMorgan in Season 3. They also discuss what Carrie most enjoys about her new role and how the willingness to revise one’s career plan can open up unexpected opportunities.Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Stack is the former Managing Director of Deloitte’s Washington National Tax Practice, a role he held until his recent retirement. Prior to his work for Deloitte, Bob served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Tax Affairs in the Office of Tax Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In this episode of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti discuss how an early love of French language and international travel inspired Bob’s path to tax law in front of a live audience of students, faculty and alumni at the University of Virginia School of Law. They also talk about Bob’s tenure at the Treasury Department and reflect on the role senior colleagues play in building knowledge and confidence for professionals across the tax world. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Urda is the Chief Judge of the United States Tax Court. In this episode of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about Chief Judge Urda’s path to the federal government and the professional friendships, chance encounters and open-mindedness that led him there. Chief Judge Urda also reflects on the influence his family has had on his career and what he most enjoys about his current role.Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wiebe Dijkstra is a tax partner at the law firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In this episode of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about Wiebe’s nonlinear path into tax practice, as well as the Best Friends network, through which the two partners and their respective firms frequently collaborate. Wiebe also discusses his approach to mentoring young talent and shares what clients might identify as his professional “superpower.”Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Cleland is a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal. In this episode of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about how seizing opportunities throughout his career helped shape Lee’s professional journey, and his approach to building lasting client relationships. Lee also discusses his brief retirement and the chance to build a new team that brought him back into the field.Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Fargo is a partner in the Tax Department at Cravath. In the Season 11 premiere of On Tax, he and fellow Cravath partner and host Len Teti talk about how an unexpectedly interesting tax class in law school led Chris to his current role at the Firm and the challenging and exciting client work he’s been involved in ever since. Chris also discusses how his lawyering skillset has evolved over time and shares advice for young lawyers transitioning from law school to practice.Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tax returns for Season 11 on Tuesday, March 17. This season, tune in as Cravath partner and podcast host Len Teti talks to professionals in the world of tax about what brought them to the field and the pivotal choices, challenges and connections that led them to their current roles. Next week’s guest is Cravath tax partner Chris Fargo, who discusses how an unexpectedly interesting tax class in law school led him to the Firm’s Tax Department and reflects on the challenging and exciting client work he’s been involved in ever since. Learn more about On Tax at cravath.com/podcast/index.Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Gordon is the Treasurer and Senior Vice President of Tax at Kyndryl. In this “Where Are They Now?” episode of On Tax, Josh returns to talk with Cravath partner and host Len Teti about Josh’s career since he last appeared on the show as the Vice President, Finance – Controller for IBM Americas in Season 1. They also reflect on the value of staying open to unexpected opportunities and discuss how the synergy between certain business functions often has leaders in tax wearing multiple hats.Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.