2 New Senior Tax Appointments at PwC San Jose

Gabe Gartner and David Sotos are joining the San Jose office of PwC.

Gabe Gartner comes to PwC San Jose from Microsoft Corporation where he was a general manager of corporate tax planning.  Earlier in his career, Gartner was a partner at Dorsey & Whitney, LLP.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from University of Puget Sound, a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law and a masters of laws (LL.M) from New York University School of Law.   He teaches International Mergers & Acquisitions at the University of Washington School of Law LL.M. Tax Program and frequently speaks on mergers & acquisitions and international tax topics.  Gartner is a member of the American Bar Association and the Washington State Bar Association.

David Sotos previously served in the Washington National Tax Practice, based in Washington, D.C.  Prior to joining PwC, Sotos was a counsel in the Washington, DC office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.  He brings private practice and public service experience as an international tax lawyer to the San Jose market, including 10 years of service for the U.S. government through positions at the U.S. Tax Court, the IRS Office of Associate Chief Counsel and the Department of Treasury.   Sotos received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio State University, a J.D. from Capital University School of Law School, and an LL.M. in tax from the University of Florida.