Biography

Akhila Rao is an associate in Herrick's Tax Department. She advises on U.S. and cross-border transactions including joint ventures, debt offerings and financing. She also has experience in advising on U.S. federal tax implications of international M&A deals involving foreign acquisitions, dispositions and restructurings. Previously, Akhila was a senior associate at KPMG LLP.

Akhila was selected as a member of the 2024 Pathfinder Program by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (“LCLD”).