• Analyzed and drafted technical memoranda relating to the rules for bonus depreciation for a large oil and gas joint venture project governed under I.R.C. Sec. 168(k) and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
• Reviewed and analyzed a corporation’s contracts related to rental agreements with third parties to determine whether they qualify as I.R.C. Sec. 467 rental agreements for federal income tax purposes.
• Reviewed a large corporation’s fixed assets and building additions to reclassify assets to a shorter tax life or to immediate deductions as repair and maintenance costs under the tangible property regulations.
• Researched and presented start-up considerations for a client interested in entering into a joint venture including whether related expenses qualify as start-up costs under I.R.C. Sec. 195.
• Conducted comprehensive oil and gas title examinations in connection with upstream acquisitions, divestitures and financings involving producing and nonproducing assets.
• Reviewed and analyzed title opinions, leases, assignments, mineral deeds and related instruments to identify title defects, encumbrances and curative requirements.
• Assisted transaction teams with title due diligence for energy transactions including preparation of title summaries, schedules and risk assessments for deal closings.

Community Involvement, Memberships & Affiliations

• Houston Livestock and Rodeo Volunteer
  • Wine Garden Committee 

• Judge Yvette M. Alexander, Baton Rouge City Court

• Watching and playing sports
• Spending time with friends and family
• Sticking to my Louisiana roots, I love to cook