BakerHostetler assists several foundations and not-for-profit organizations with their tax work yet still retains the expertise to advise investment funds with cross-border transaction structuring, tax credits, and aquisitional matters. The practice, led by Jeffery Parvano in Washington DC, offers a wealth of federal experience on its bench as evidenced by Parvano’s tenure in the tax policy department in the US Treasury. . Matthew Wochok joined the firm from Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP  in April 2024.  
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Key clients

  • Come and See Foundation
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Progressive Insurance Company
  • 901 South Broadway
  • The E.W. Scripps Company
  • Battery Council International and Association of Battery Recyclers
  • US Chamber of Commerce
  • American Red Cross
  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  • National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)

Work highlights

Served as lead tax counsel in Moore v. United States.
Representing Come and See Foundation, Inc., in a complex three step transaction for the nonprofit client to purchase and provide extensive funding for the television series.
Represented CBIZ, Inc. in an acquisition of the nonattest business of Marcum for $2.3 billion.

Lawyers

Practice head

Jeffrey H. Paravano

Other key lawyers

Paul Schmidt; Nathan Ware