Wonchi Ju
Secretary Michele Bozzuto
Wonchi is a partner in the private client and tax team.
Her practice is focused on US and international income and estate tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and their closely held businesses.
Her experience includes creating tax-efficient strategies for investments by non-US persons within the United States and international investments by US persons, counseling clients on the US tax consequences of immigration and expatriation, and resolving tax controversies by advocating strongly and strategically for clients.
Wonchi is an active member of various bar associations including the Asian Pacific American Bar Association, and the Connecticut and American Bar Associations.
Achievements
Wonchi is recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Tax Law.
Recent recognition
Experience
Talks
'Tax talk Stamford: Demystifying tax reform,' UConn - March 13, 2019, panelist
Insight
External publications
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'Far from home: Key points on IRS guidance and relief,' Withers article - April 23, 2020, co-author
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'Insight: IRS 'Forks up' New Cryptocurrency Guidance,' Bloomberg Tax - October 31, 2019, co-author
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'Window of opportunity with opportunity zones: Top 10 takeaways,' Bloomberg BNA - November 15. 2018, co-author
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'Wayfair, you got what states need,' Taxnet Pro/ Withers article - June 12, 2018, co-author
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'Got IP? Get out. For investors thinking of selling, acting in the next few days is critical,' IPWatchdog - December 22, 2017, co-author
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'15 tips for year-end planning in light of the GOP tax bill,' Withers article - December 21, 2017, co-author
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'Thinking of selling your intellectual property? A few days could make a world of difference to your bottom line,' Withers article - December 6, 2017, co-author
Admissions
- State of Texas, 2025
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State of Massachusetts, 2021
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State of New York, 2020
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State of Connecticut, 2017
Education
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University of Connecticut School of Law, Honors, J.D.
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University of Connecticut, Honors Scholar, B.A.
Languages
- English
Memberships
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Connecticut Bar Association
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New York City Bar Association - Personal Income Tax Committee
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American Bar Association
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Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Key dates
- Year joined: 2017