Webinar 06.18.25
COST California Corporate Income Tax Webinar
1:00PM - 4:00PM EDT
Zack Atkins is a strategic advisor to leading companies across industry sectors—most notably in technology, finance, energy, and transportation—on high-stakes state and local tax (SALT) and federal excise tax matters.
With nearly 15 years of experience, Zack adeptly handles the full array of tax issues his clients face, guiding them through every stage of tax controversy—including audit, trial and appeals—and providing forward-looking counsel on tax planning, compliance and transactions. Known for his ability to anticipate challenges before they arise, Zack advises on tax policy and legislative strategy, drafting impactful legislation and advocacy materials that help shape the regulatory landscape.
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Zack’s national practice spans key jurisdictions on both coasts and throughout the Southeast. Clients value his ability to deliver advice that is technically sound, practical and actionable, helping them distill complexity, manage risk and align tax strategy with broader business objectives.
Zack stands out from his peers due to his prior role as deputy general counsel of a closely held group of companies engaged in manufacturing, retail distribution and e-commerce, from which he gained a distinctively informed perspective that benefits his clients. Having served as an internal advisor across legal, tax and operational functions, Zack understands the strategic and commercial pressures they face and leverages his insight to anticipate legal risk, navigate cross-functional issues and deliver advice grounded in business reality.
Earlier in his career, Zack spent seven years in the state and local tax group of an international law firm, advising Fortune 500 companies and market leaders on multistate tax controversy, planning and policy.
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Press Mentions
Education
LL.M., Taxation, New York University School of Law, 2010
J.D., Emory University School of Law, 2009
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2005
Admissions
Tennessee
Georgia
New York
Courts
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee