Meet Bethany – Litigation & Advisory

My name is Bethany Naccarato. I work for the Large Business and International Division here in Hartford, Connecticut. I was hired right out of law school through Council's Honors Program, and I have been here for a little over four years. Working in Chief Counsel has made me a better attorney because I work with some of the best tax attorneys in the United States. Between the Hartford and Boston Large Business and International offices, we have combined hundreds of years of experience. I have supportive managers that have given me the opportunity to work on litigation cases right away and do meaningful work on large trial teams. Everyone is really willing to help you with issues that come up. I have both a formal mentor and an informal mentor who both guide me and help me plan my career here in counsel. The Chief Counsel work-life balance is unparalleled. I'm able to spend time with my family and friends and do volunteer work as well. In the past year, I've been able to serve on the board of a volunteer organization and obtain a certification as a Master Gardener. I do both docketed and non-docketed work, mainly focusing on corporate and international issues. As a member of trial teams, I'm able to work on some of the biggest issues going on in the country right now. As a member of the Gaming Practice Network, I work on emerging issues in the gaming industry, which has allowed me to be a part of tax policy as it's being created. I go home every day feeling good that the work I'm doing is to get the right answer and to best serve our nation's taxpayers. I enjoy the flexible work schedules and telework options here in counsel the most. I'm able to telework for the majority of my work week, which saves me time on commuting into the office. The flexible work schedule allows me to leave a little earlier or come in a little later if I have an appointment during work hours. There are plenty of opportunities for promotion and detail within the office, and I have very supportive managers who work with me to plan my career so I'm able to take the opportunities for promotion and detail as they come up. For me, the most helpful training and career opportunities here in counsel have come from my mentors, both formal and informal, my work on trial teams, and the extensive training programs that are offered here in counsel. I've been able to take advantage of the trial advocacy school, discovery school, legal writing school, and there are many more offered that allow you the ability to travel in the country and meet other people in counsel. I have also been able to take classes from the chief counsel scholars program, which are LLM level classes that are offered to give us further training on specific tax issues such as international tax or accounting for lawyers. I would tell them that chief counsel is a great place to work and an even better place to have a long career. Our work is diverse and interesting, and we work with some of the best tax attorneys in the country. When I started in counsel, I was given the opportunity to work on litigation cases right away. I have had very supportive management who work with me to make sure I get the work opportunities that meet my interests and my goals for working within the organization. The experience that I have received has been truly invaluable, and I am looking forward to a long career here in counsel.