Kirsten Burmester is a Member in Caplin & Drysdale's Washington, D.C., office. She joined the firm in 2005, after earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Services
Ms. Burmester's practice at Caplin & Drysdale focuses on a broad range of international tax issues, including both planning and controversy work. She has extensive experience advising high-net-worth individuals with respect to closely held businesses and international taxation issues, as well as counseling clients on a variety of general tax issues that arise in the private client practice. Ms. Burmester frequently represents foreign individuals on pre-immigration planning and structuring investments into the U.S., and advises U.S. individuals on the U.S. tax implications of offshore investment and estate planning structures. She has advised individual taxpayers claiming bona fide residency in Puerto Rico and their businesses.
Ms. Burmester offers guidance to businesses on international taxation issues, including GILTI and subpart F, withholding and information reporting, transfer pricing, treaty issues. She represents clients in IRS examinations, Appeals matters, advance pricing agreement (APA) negotiations, and competent authority proceedings.
Admissions & Education
Bar & Court Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Virginia (inactive)
Education
LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 2012, with distinction
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2005
B.A., The University of Chicago, 1999
Recognitions & Noteworthy
Honors & Recognitions
- The Legal 500, Recommended, 2017-2019, 2021- 2022
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Washington, D.C., 2015
Professional Activities & Affiliations
Other Professional Affiliations
Member, U.S. Council for International Business
Member, Caplin & Drysdale’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Member, Leadership Advisory Committee, National Women’s Law Center, 2017-2018
