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Sarah Beth Rizzo

Sarah Beth Rizzo

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Practice Areas

Counsels clients on a wide range of federal income tax matters, including initial public offerings, transactions involving real estate investment trusts (REITs) and partnerships, Up-C structures, tax-free and taxable acquisitions, mergers and dispositions, reorganizations, spin-offs, restructurings, private and public securities offerings, financings, private equity, joint ventures and foreign investments in the United States under the Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). Also has experience in assisting clients in obtaining private letter rulings from the IRS and in representing clients on matters relating to audits and tax controversy before the IRS.

Personal

JD, Harvard Law School, 2011; BS, Washington University in St. Louis, 2006.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

REITs: Tax - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Sarah Beth Rizzo is well placed to advise on tax matters related to REIT transactions.

Tax - Illinois

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Sarah Beth Rizzo has an impressive tax practice that includes advising on sales, acquisitions and other transactions involving REITs.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Sarah Beth is one of the best tax attorneys with whom I have ever worked.

    REITs: TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sarah Beth has lots of experience.

    REITs: TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sara is responsive and well connected within the firm.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • She has good technical skills.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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California

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California: Southern

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