Instructor Biography

Scott A. Harty

Scott A. Harty

Alston & Bird LLP
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About The Instructor

Scott Harty is a partner in the Federal & International Tax Group and focuses his practice on complex domestic and cross-border commercial transactions, including taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. Scott has broad industry experience and works with publicly traded companies, private equity funds, closely held businesses, and large tax-exempt entities in structuring and negotiating M&A and other strategic transactions. 
Scott also represents clients in domestic and international tax controversy matters, including administrative audits and appeals before the Internal Revenue Service, as well as negotiation and settlement of taxes and civil penalties. 
Scott received his law degree from Vanderbilt University, where he was honored for outstanding scholastic achievement, and received his LL.M. in tax from New York University, where he earned high honors. He is a frequent speaker and has been recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America as one of the leading tax lawyers in Georgia.