Richard Chou concentrates his practice in tax law for both publicly-traded and private companies. Richard counsels a variety of clients, including individuals, corporations, and partnerships, on federal, international, and state/local tax issues. He advises clients on various types of transactions, including:

• mergers and acquisitions
• spin-offs of public and private companies
• formation of new entities
• restructuring

Richard also has digital currency experience including federal tax withholding and general federal income tax consequences associated with digital currency transactions.

While in law school, Richard was a senior editor of the Southern California Interdisciplinary Law Journal. Richard is also currently a certified public account in California.

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