Kenneth E. Werner - Managing Partner, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP

Kenneth E. Werner focuses on federal income taxation issues arising in domestic and cross-border business transactions, including acquisitions, financings, joint ventures and use of pass-through entities. Mr. Werner has substantial experience in tax-efficient structuring for investments in non-US jurisdictions and often represents clients structuring limited liability companies and limited partnerships for tax-efficient investment by US tax-exempt investors and foreign investors. Mr. Werner also advises corporations and limited liability companies regarding equity compensation plans for employees and service providers. Mr. Werner's practice includes the preparation of tax opinions, and representing clients in tax controversies.

Mr. Werner is a member of the American Bar Association, Tax Section, Employee Benefits Committee, and the New York and South Carolina Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and South Carolina.

• Yale Law School, JD
• Amherst College, BA summa cum laude

• Member, American Bar Association, Tax Section, Employee Benefits Committee
• Board of Trustees, Shakespeare & Company