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Widely recognized as one of the world's leading M&A attorneys, Eileen helped us become the first law firm to advise on more than $1 trillion worth of deals in a single year. At Skadden, Eileen shares her knowledge and experience one on one, mentoring countless associates as they work together on their field's most challenging and groundbreaking transactions. She has also passed on the insight gained from her award-winning work in Negotiated Acquisitions of Companies, Subsidiaries and Divisions, a treatise studied in classrooms across the country, and as an adjunct professor, at the University of Virginia School of Law and Cornell Law School.

As an undergrad at Dartmouth, Tatsuro took courses and conducted research related to tax economics and was immediately hooked: The exceedingly complex, puzzle-like tax code has a significant impact on individuals, businesses and society as a whole but somehow remains underappreciated and poorly understood. A series of internships convinced Tatsuro that the best way to work on tax matters would be as an attorney, advising clients on a wide variety of complex considerations relating to tax law — which is part of the reason he came to Skadden.

In his first year at the firm, he’s already been involved in a broad range of cutting-edge matters. The breadth and depth of the firm’s tax practice has exposed him to a variety of tax matters, including deals, advisory work, controversy and litigation. It’s too early to pick a favorite area of tax law, he says, but he hasn’t ruled any out — he’s enjoyed them all, as well as the challenges of each area.  

By the time Christine joined Skadden as a summer associate, she knew she wanted to be a corporate lawyer. Her partner mentor was the head of the Corporate Restructuring practice, and he quickly got her involved in our representation of Citibank in connection with its acquisition of Ameriquest. By the end of the summer, she was hooked on the fast-paced, multidisciplinary and strategic nature of the practice.

Christine’s efforts at Skadden and her involvement in the legal community extend far beyond her flourishing legal practice. Named one of Turnarounds & Workouts’ Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers in 2018, Christine also is an active member of the firm’s women’s affinity network and Summer Associate Committee and the junior advisory board of Her Justice , which provides free legal help to women living in poverty in New York City. In addition, Christine teaches debate to middle school students in Harlem, takes on a wide range of pro bono matters and, somehow, still has time for photography and travel. Hawaii is one of Christine’s favorite travel destinations, not only because she has family there, but also because the islands provide an endless source of stunning landscapes to photograph.