Two ArentFox Schiff Attorneys to Lead NYC Bar Estate & Gift Taxation Committee

Effective August 1, Partner Kevin Matz will chair the committee, and Associate Tracy McLaughlin will serve as committee secretary. The committee addresses important issues related to estate and gift tax law.

Kevin, a trusted adviser to clients with significant wealth, often serves as outside general counsel to high net worth clients and their family offices. He is a recognized national leader in the areas of estate planning and qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) funds. A frequent speaker and author, Kevin presents at national industry conferences on the use of leveraged transfer techniques and estate planning for groups ranging from private equity fund managers to professional athletes and creative artists. Kevin is also a certified public accountant.

Tracy assists clients with general estate planning, including wills and trusts, lifetime gift planning, estate administration, tax-efficient wealth transfer planning, and charitable planning. She is currently serving as co-vice chair of the Estate and Trust Administration Committee of the New York State Bar Association.  Tracy has the Certified Financial Planner™ certification and was a financial advisor with a registered investment advisory firm prior to joining ArentFox Schiff.