Varnum is pleased to announce Kathryn Ahlbrand has joined the firm’s Tax Planning, Compliance and Litigation Practice Team as an associate in the Birmingham office.
Ahlbrand’s practice includes tax compliance and audit support, as well as planning engagements for large multinational corporations and partnerships, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, integrations and operating model effectiveness. Prior to joining Varnum, she began her career with two “Big 4” accounting firms focusing on International Tax and Transactions.
She has overseen quarterly international tax reporting and audit engagements for multinational corporations in accordance with U.S. GAAP. She has experience in tax compliance matters including returns and informational reporting for international entities. Ahlbrand has also supported the tax-free spin-off of a major automotive mobility company, providing guidance through complex transitions.
Ahlbrand earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wayne State University in 2015 and her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University Law School in 2019, where she served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Animal and Natural Resource Law.