J. William Dantzler, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Recognized as a leading corporate tax lawyer at White & Case for 20+ years, I bring to the table specialized tax expertise, boardroom advisory experience, and proven leadership as a practice head and New York office hiring partner at this global firm. I spent the first 15+ years of my career at Mudge Rose, where I was elevated from associate to partner on an unusually fast track. I served as that Firm’s hiring partner for several years. As a practice head and as a hiring partner, I have always focused, actively, on helping to ensure my Firm’s reputation for a highly sophisticated and cutting-edge tax practice. Legal and mainstream media including peer-reviewed publications have recognized my practice and have noted my unique skills and abilities in M&A transactions. SPECIALIZED EXPERTISEI offer extensive breadth and depth of experience in both domestic and international corporate tax matters across a multitude of industries, structuring for public and private equity mergers and acquisitionsLAW FIRM LEADERAs Chair of the Tax Department at White and Case for more than 10 years I grew our practice group to approximately100 tax lawyers. I was responsible for hiring, assignment, training, mentoring and lateral growth while maintaining the highest standards of work product quality control. My law firm leadership roles allowed me to develop a broadened perspective of a practice manager and the refined skills of a seasoned counselor to separate what’s important from what’s less so, as it relates both to practice and personnel issues. C-SUITE/BOARD ROOM ADVISOR My counseling activities include tax advice with clear explanations of complex tax matters for boards of directors and C-Suite executives. I look for practical solutions, based on a combination of careful analysis of issues and thoughtful judgment calls. I also bring to the table considerable experience with audit committees and outside auditors.POLICYMAKER Throughout my career, I have participated in Firm leadership roles that have required substantial non-billable time, including initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion in our ranks. I have also served as a Firm policymaker on three committees: Member, White & Case Pension Plan Investment Committee Member, White & Case Audit Committee (interfaced with Big-4 auditing firm)Member, White & Case Diversity Committee

Listed skills include Mergers And Acquisitions, Corporate Tax, Tax Law, Pharmaceuticals, and 3 others.