Scott Levine, a partner at internationally recognized law firm Jones Day, is poised to succeed Michael Plowgian as the leading OECD negotiator at the US Treasury Department. This information was corroborated by a source familiar with the thinking within the Biden administration, as reported by Bloomberg Tax.
Levine brings to the role a wealth of experience in international tax matters, including serving as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s Law department. At Jones Day, his work touches upon a variety of tax-related areas such as tax controversy, outbound and inbound planning, in addition to impacting tax policies. Detailed insights about his professional backgrounds can be seen here.
His predecessor Plowgian had previously announced his departure from the Treasury Department last week. His tenure was notable as he had functioned as the deputy assistant secretary for international tax affairs, playing a pivotal role in negotiations at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) over the international tax pact. His departure notice can be read here.
In his new role, Levine is expected to build on this work and contribute significantly to international tax negotiations and policies involving the OECD and the US Treasury Department.
Additional information pertaining to this transition can be found from the original report here.