Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C.

Jennings Strouss has experience in virtually all aspects of federal, state and local taxation law. Our tax attorneys are heavily involved in corporate and personal tax planning to minimize the tax liability imposed on our clients. They also work closely with other members of the firm to address tax issues arising out of business transactions, the formation of business entities (corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts, etc.), mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, public and private securities offerings, real estate, bankruptcy, labor, and litigation.

The firm has an extensive practice in state and local tax planning and litigation. The practice includes addressing the state tax needs of clients engaged in interstate commerce, and tax litigation involving sales and use taxes, property taxes, and state income taxes.

Our tax attorneys include practitioners with substantial experience in all aspects of employee benefits. We regularly address issues arising under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, COBRA, FMLA, and other laws affecting employee benefits. We have experience in a wide range of benefits and compensation matters, including the drafting of and giving advice with respect to qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, fiduciary counseling, ERISA litigation and government proceedings, and corporate transactions (i.e., legal and administrative issues in connection with corporate mergers, acquisitions and dispositions.)

The firm regularly deals with tax issues relating to exempt organizations and represents numerous trade associations, social clubs, employee associations, homeowner associations, and charitable organizations such as international relief organizations, hospitals, homes for the elderly and private foundations. Our tax attorneys have particular experience in charitable giving tax issues, especially planned and deferred giving.

Our tax attorneys in the estate planning and probate areas represent clients in all aspects of estate planning and administration. In addition to the preparation of wills and trusts and planning for the effective transfer of business and other assets, they regularly act as counsel to trustees and administrators of large estates. The firm's estate planners are involved in a number of professional organizations, including the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

Our combination of education and experience enables us to effectively identify tax planning opportunities and fashion practical solutions to tax issues facing our clients.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Jennings Strouss continues to promote diversity by recruiting and retaining highly qualified individuals who represent diversity of opinion, personal experience and demographics. Our goal is to maintain and nurture this diversity in an environment that fosters excellence, achievement, and advancement of all qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, or position with the firm.

We retain excellent lawyers through regularly evaluating our recruiting focus, techniques, and strategies. We then make changes as necessary. Our recruiting committee expanded the on-campus interview program in 2007 to target students with diverse backgrounds and interests from law schools with significant minority enrollments and at minority student job fairs. The committee also is working on an outreach campaign to minority student organizations at various law schools around the country. Other demonstrations of our commitment to diversity are our continuing sponsorship of a law student in the annual Arizona State University Minority Writing Internship Program, a program that was started by our firm many years ago, and our sponsorship of the 2006 NBA Diversity Pipeline Program.

Our deep commitment to diversity is based on a solid belief that a multifaceted work environment can make us a better, smarter, and stronger law firm that has a positive influence in our communities.

JENNINGS STROUSS CORE VALUESWe are a diverse team that strives to provide the highest quality legal services to our clients by our commitment to these Core Values:

• Respect

   

  We show respect for each other and value diversity and inclusion both in the workplace and in dealing with others with whom we work.

• Communication

   

  We are committed to open and meaningful communication with each other and our clients.

• Diversity

   

  We have an unwavering commitment to diversity and to providing a professional environment that offers equal and nondiscriminatory access and opportunity to all employees.

• Balance

   

  We understand the importance of a healthy, balanced life and strive to help all employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

• Recognition

   

  We encourage a workplace where each employee seeks on a daily basis to contribute to the success of the firm as a whole and is recognized for his or her contributions.

• Integrity and Excellence

   

  We are committed to excellence in the practice of law, and in so doing promote and adhere to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

• Public Service

   

  We have a strong commitment to our community and public service including pro bono work.

DIVERSITY ACTION COMMITTEE

Member Joel Greene serves as the firm's Chief Diversity/Retention Officer. Instrumental in the development and implementation of the firm's Core Values, he is dedicated to working with the Diversity Action Committee to reinforce those values in an environment that fosters excellence, achievement, and advancement of all.

Representing a cross section of the firm's employees, each Committee member works to ensure that the Jennings Strouss diversity initiatives are continually updated and carried out as the firm adapts to the changing realities of the modern workplace. The Diversity Action Committee continues to formulate implementation guidelines and initiatives for the firm's Core Values. Each member views him or herself as a catalyst for change, where needed, to promote diversity and an enhanced sense of community within the firm.