Richard Reinhold joined Caplin & Drysdale as Of Counsel in the firm’s International Tax Group in 2025. Most recently he served as Special Counsel in the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (International) at the Internal Revenue Service. Drawing on more than forty years of experience across private practice, government, and academia, Mr. Reinhold offers an extensive breadth of expertise to serve the firm’s clients.
Services
Mr. Reinhold's practice focuses on assisting multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals on a broad range of complex tax issues including planning, audits and appeals.
Highlights
While at the IRS Chief Counsel, Mr. Reinhold participated in drafting guidance on a variety of international tax matters, advised on complex controversy matters, and appeared on behalf of the IRS in Appeals conferences.
Prior to joining IRS, Mr. Reinhold served as a Professor at both Cornell Law School and New York University, School of Law. His courses covered International Tax, Tax Treaties, U.S. Supreme Court Tax Cases, and Partnership Taxation. Prior to his full-time teaching at Cornell Mr. Reinhold was for many years a partner in a Wall Street law firm.
Admissions & Education
Education
J.D., University at Buffalo School of Law, 1976
A.B. Cornell University, 1973, magna cum laude
Government Service
Special Counsel, Office of Associate Chief Counsel (International), Office of the Chief Counsel, IRS, 2021-2025
Associate Tax Legislative Counsel and Attorney-Adviser, Office of Tax Policy, U.S. Department of Treasury, 1982-1984
Professional Activities & Affiliations
Professional Activities
Member, Planning Committee New York Branch, International Fiscal Association
Member, Federal Advisory Board, Tax Notes
Member, Tax Forum, Tax Club
Section Chair, Tax Section, New York State Bar Association (1995-1996)
