Covington Adds Former IRS Special Counsel in DC

Law360 covered Joanne Fay’s arrival at Covington, where she joins from her previous role as Special Counsel in the Office of Chief Counsel at the IRS.

Joanne told Law360 that she was attracted to the firm because of the opportunity to practice with a team of top-tier, thoughtful colleagues at a worldwide firm with a reputation as a trusted adviser on complex and nuanced questions. "In this role, I have the unique opportunity to advise as much as I did with my IRS client: by providing the most careful, well-considered and business-centric advice I could," Joanne said.

"Joanne's extensive experience at the IRS Office of the Chief Counsel and her in-house tax experience provides her with unique insight into the issues our clients are dealing with," added Dirk Suringa. "This sophisticated understanding will provide clients with the ability to navigate complex regulations, structure transactions efficiently, and provide reliable guidance to support their long-term objectives," he concluded.