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• Education: University of Virginia, B.A. • Fordham University School of Law, J.D. • New York University School of Law, Taxation, LL.M.
• Admitted: State of NY, 1995 • State of ME, 1999 • State of CT, 2001 • Registered Foreign Lawyer in the UK, 2004
• Year joined: 2000
• Year became partner: 2004

Overview

Mitchell advises on U.S. income tax and business planning matters for U.S. and non-U.S. individuals, closely-held partnerships and corporations and other business and investment entities, including advising on U.S. income tax matters in connection with domestic and cross-border transactions and structures.

Mitchell heads a practice-group at the firm that focuses on U.S. income tax and investment structuring and issues of particular importance to investment funds and fund principals. 

He is also admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court.

Publications and speaking engagements

• Co-Presenter, "Issues for Foreign Investors in US Real Estate" to the New York State Society of CPA's Real Estate Committee on July 2010.    
• Co-author of "IRS Proposes New Tax Return Disclosure of Uncertain Tax Positions Starting 2010," Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, June 2010. 
• Co-author of "Update on the 2009 U.S.-France Protocol: Potential Significant Changes in the U.S.-France Income Tax Treaty," Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, October 2009.   
• Co-author of "IRS Issues Favorable Guidance on Election to Defer Cancellation of Debt Income on Repurchase of Debt," Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, September 2009.  
• Co-author of "Ratification by the Italian Parliament of the 1999 U.S.- Italy Income Tax Treaty Paves the Way for Entry into Force," Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, July 2009. 
• Speaker, "Finding the Silver Lining: Opportunities in a Challenging Economy," February/March 2009.
• Co-author of "Section 409A Deferred Compensation Update," Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, September 2008. 
• Speaker, "Freeze Planning: Keeping the Business in the Family and the Family in the Business," November 2007. 
• Co-author of "The Real Story on U.S. Real Estate," WIthers Bergman LLP Family Office Newsletter, September 2007.
• Co-author of "New U.S./U.K. Income Tax Treaty Enters into Force," Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, April 2003.

Memberships

• Connecticut Bar Association
• Maine Bar Association
• New York Bar Association