Megan Jones has taken on a new role as a shareholder at Vedder Price, enhancing the firm’s corporate tax and estate planning practice group in its Los Angeles office. Her appointment, announced Wednesday, marks a significant move for the firm as it seeks to bolster its presence in the legal landscape of Southern California.
Jones brings with her a wealth of expertise, particularly in advising entities, family offices, and individuals on a host of domestic and global planning matters. Her practice intricately weaves together income tax and estate planning with groundbreaking areas of the modern economy such as digital assets, blockchain, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Additionally, her proficiency extends to energy credits and related tax issues—a nod towards the increasingly vital nexus of energy policy and fiscal structuring.
The firm expressed its enthusiasm towards Jones’s unique skill set, envisioning her contributions as pivotal in navigating the complex, evolving dynamics of tax planning and compliance. Her addition is anticipated to help clients tackle challenges related to new asset classes and regulatory environments.