Lily is a partner in our Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices.


Lily’s practice encompasses all areas of general corporate and partnership income taxation for high-growth companies and venture capital and growth equity funds. She advises clients on tax matters in a variety of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, IPOs and growth equity financings.
Lily’s practice also focuses on the formation and general representation of venture capital and private equity funds and related entities.
Education
- New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
- New York University, B.S., Accounting, Finance
Admissions
- California
- New York
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