Beyond the Tax Code: A Conversation with Two Tax Law Veterans

Louis Tuchman, chair of Herrick’s Tax Department, sits down with his longtime friend and colleague Tax counsel, Michael Kessel, to discuss Michael’s return to Herrick and the professional path that led him back to the team. They discuss what makes Herrick so entrepreneurial, how working with colleagues who are also trusted friends can enhance client service, client “matchmaking,” and how the sense of a “deal” and client business priorities is an uncommon trait of a traditional tax lawyer. Michael reflects on his perspective as a client and how Herrick’s sophisticated knowledge of the market helped him reach his business and legal goals. Listen to these friends of more than 20 years discuss what makes the tax practice at Herrick so unique, creative and forward thinking.