She expertly handles tax provisions in contracts and other deal documents for significant mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, private equity transactions, and capital markets.
NEW YORK, NY, November 07, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Emily Leduc Gagne has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Leduc Gagne is a distinguished tax associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, a prominent American multinational law firm in New York City, where she has been employed since 2022. In her role, she expertly handles tax provisions in contracts and other deal documents for significant mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, private equity transactions, and capital markets. Her expertise encompasses tax planning and corporate reorganization. Ms. Leduc Gagne is recognized for her proficiency in U.S. tax law.
Before her current position, Ms. Leduc Gagne was a tax associate at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Canada from 2020 to 2021. During this time, she honed her skills in tax law and gained significant experience in the field. Before becoming a tax associate, Ms. Leduc Gagne was an articling student at McCarthy Tétrault LLP between 2019 and 2020, where she laid the foundation for her remarkable career. Earlier, Ms. Leduc Gagne succeeded as a professional ballet dancer.
Ms. Leduc Gagne's academic journey is marked by notable achievements that have significantly contributed to her professional success. Born in Toronto, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature with a minor in education from McGill University in 2015, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Ottawa in 2019, magna cum laude, and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of British Columbia in 2023. In law school, Ms. Leduc Gagne won the Osgoode Society Prize for Canadian Legal History for ranking in the top ten in her graduating class, the Honourable Ray Lawson Prize for ranking first in her 1L class, and the Aird & Berlis Prize for having the highest GPA in her 1L class. Ms. Leduc Gagne's diverse educational background has provided her with a unique perspective and skill set that she applies to her work in tax law.
Active in her professional community, Ms. Leduc Gagne is a valued member of the Ontario Bar Association. In addition to her career-related endeavors, she is actively involved in civic-minded organizations. She has helped fundraise for children with cleft palate and provides pro bono work for various charities, demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the community.
Looking ahead, Ms. Leduc Gagne aims to be admitted as a partner in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and further establish herself as an expert in U.S. tax law. She also aspires to attain the same level of knowledge and experience as her mentors and senior tax lawyers at the firm.
Ms. Leduc Gagne's dedication to excellence and continuous learning underscores her commitment to making significant contributions to the field of tax law. She attributes her success thus far to the support of her family and her determination. Initially envisioning a career as a litigator inspired by her father's profession and her passion for legal discourse, Ms. Leduc Gagne became interested in tax law after a significant life event necessitated her transfer from the University of Ottawa to the University of Toronto during her final year of law school.
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