Atty. Dean S. Shulman

Atty. Dean S. Shulman

Dean Shulman is a tax partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He represents clients on a wide range of U.S. and international tax matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, tax-free spin-offs, leveraged buyouts, initial public offerings and the formation of funds.

Call (212) 446-4800 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Dean S. Shulman at a glance

Dean S. Shulman is a tax attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dean Shulman is a tax partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He represents clients on a wide range of U.S. and international tax matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, tax-free spin-offs, leveraged buyouts, initial public offerings and the formation of funds
  • Dean has extensive experience advising on and structuring transactions, including partnership workouts and restructurings, and like-kind exchanges, as well as transactions involving the formation and operation of partnerships, limited liability companies, joint ventures, funds and real estate investment trusts
  • He also has represented regulated investment companies, publicly traded partnerships and investment partnerships and advises clients, including investment advisers, on the tax aspects of structuring financial instruments and other derivatives, as well as in various capital markets transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Dean S. Shulman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean S. Shulman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Dean S. Shulman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New York or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dean S. Shulman

Where is Dean S. Shulman's law office located?
Dean S. Shulman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean S. Shulman handle?
Dean S. Shulman focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Dean S. Shulman go to law school?
Dean S. Shulman earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Dean S. Shulman for a consultation?
You can contact Dean S. Shulman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dean S. Shulman received?
Dean S. Shulman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.