Brie advises partnerships, corporations, and individuals on the federal income tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, reorganizations, and private equity. She also represents taxpayers in tax controversies involving complex domestic and international business transactions.
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Articles
IRS Fast Track Settlement Program Guidance a Boon for Taxpayers
Counsel Stephen Josey and Associate Brie Barry examined the IRS Fast Track Settlement (FTS) program, highlighting its growing use as …
July 20, 2026
July 20, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
Vinson & Elkins Sponsoring and Speaking at the NYU Tax Controversy Forum
Vinson & Elkins is a Gold sponsor of the NYU Tax Controversy Forum, taking place June 25–26 in New York. …
June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026 • 1-minute read
Articles
You Suspect Your Client Committed Tax Fraud: Now What?
Stephen Josey and Brie Barry examined how tax practitioners should respond when they suspect a client committed tax fraud, including …
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
Brie Barry Speaking at DC Bar Association’s New Tax Practitioners Series
Tax associate Brie Barry will be speaking at the DC Bar Association’s New Tax Practitioners Series on February 4 at …
February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
Partner Kathy Pakenham is speaking at the ABA’s 2025 Criminal Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy Conference on Saturday, December 13 at 8:45 a.m. PST.
December 13, 2025
December 13, 2025 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises L3Harris on Partnership with US Department of War
Vinson & Elkins is representing L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) in connection with its announced first-of-its-kind proposed partnership with the US …
January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026 • 1-minute read
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