New Tax Partners at Baker & McKenzie

Baker & McKenzie LLP has elected 3 new tax partners:

Jonathan J. Martin is a member of the Houston Tax Practice Group. He joined the Firm in 2001 as an associate. Mr. Martin has a broad range of experience in all areas of federal income tax law, with an emphasis on international tax planning and global tax minimization. He represents clients in a wide variety of industries, ranging from oil, gas, and energy companies to pharmaceutical companies and high-tech firms. Mr. Martin received a J.D., cum laude, from Washburn Law School in 1999. While there, he served as the Comments Editor for the Washburn Law Journal. Mr. Martin also received an LL.M. in taxation from New York University and a B.A. from the University of Kansas.

Michael Donovan focuses his practice on tax planning for U.S. real estate projects, including tenancy in common structures under Section 1031, leveraged partnerships, and real estate investment trusts. In addition, Michael engages in a significant amount of tax planning for partnerships, corporations and tax-exempt entities. He joined the Firm in 2005 and is based in Chicago.

Erika Schechter focuses her practice on tax litigation and transfer pricing. She works with clients at all stages of tax controversies, from the audit level to IRS Appeals to litigation in the Tax Court and Appellate Courts. She also litigates state and local tax controversies. Erika assists clients in negotiating Advance Pricing Agreements with the United States and foreign governments and is also a Certified Public Accountant. She joined the Firm in 1996 and is based in Chicago.