Stacy M. Paz
SociaCo-Chair, Transactions Specialists Practice
Stacy Paz works with clients to ensure maximum financial benefit and optimum tax treatment, advising them on Federal and state tax issues in mergers and acquisitions (domestic and international), spin-offs, restructurings, limited liability companies and other pass-through entities, liquidations and other significant transactions. In the past four years, Stacy has provided tax counsel on nearly 300 mergers and acquisitions (both taxable and tax-free).
EXPERIENCE
- J.D., Pepperdine University 2002
cum laude - B.S., The Ohio State University 1997
cum laude
Awards
- Chambers USA
- Notable Practitioner, Tax: Corporate & Finance (2014-16, 2018)
- The Legal 500 United States
- Recommended, US Taxes: Non-contentious (2015-2021, 2023)
- Recommended, Financial Products (2023)
Bylines
- Quoted in, "Goodwin, Jones Day assist with Qualtrics $8B sale to SAP," Daily Journal, November 16, 2018
- Proposed Regulations Simplify Ownership Change Segregation Rules, US Tax Alert, December 7, 2011
Seminars
- Frequent TEI Speaker
- The Legal 500 United States, a highly regarded legal directory, has recommended Stacy for her tax work.
- Finance Monthly Deal Maker of the Year – 2014 Winner for representation of CustomInk in connection with Revolution Growth’s US$40 million investment
Prior Experience
- PricewaterhouseCoopers, Mergers and Acquisition Associate (2002 – 2003)
- US Securities and Exchange Commission, Summer Associate (2001)
- Arthur Andersen LLP, Senior Consultant (1997 – 1999)
Memberships And Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Tax Section