As a partner in Kirkland’s Chicago office, Thomas Evans focuses his practice on the tax aspects of complex business transactions, including financings involving asset-based securities, acquisitions, joint ventures, IPOs, LLC agreements, incorporation of partnerships and general tax advice and planning. His clients are engaged in energy, financial services, private equity, telecommunications, real estate and manufacturing, among other industries. Tom is also involved in tax controversy work, including both administrative appeals and litigation of tax controversies. Prior to re-joining Kirkland, Tom’s experience included a 12-year stint as a Professor of Law at the University of Texas School of Law (Austin) and service with the Department of Treasury during the key years of 1985-1988. Tom graduated from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif, and holds a B.S. in finance from the University of Illinois. He practiced as a CPA before going to law school.