Ryan Leichsenring, a member of the firm's Tax Group, represents clients in connection with a broad range of domestic and international tax matters.

Tax

Ryan's practice has a particular emphasis on multistate taxation issues, tax planning, enforcement and collection defense, and other federal and state tax controversies for both individuals and businesses. He represents clients before taxing agencies in audits and administrative litigation at the federal, state, and local tax levels. His representation of clients before the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services extends from informal discussions through, where necessary, the Tax and Administrative Appeals Session of the Connecticut Superior Court.

Exempt Organizations

Ryan has significant experience with federal and state tax laws that apply to tax-exempt organizations. He has counseled a variety of exempt organizations, both private foundations and public charities, with respect to structure and formation, application for recognition of exemption, information reporting, and unrelated business taxable income strategy and planning. His practice focuses on the constantly shifting tax rules specific to the health care industry. Ryan has represented exempt organization clients in connection with Internal Revenue Service private letter rulings requests and the tax aspects of joint ventures with for-profit entities.

Corporate Governance

His client representation extends beyond tax structuring to the formation of business entities, registration with tax and other regulatory agencies, and the preparation of operating agreements and other governance documents.