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Sonita Bennitt is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Tax Group.
Sonita’s practice primarily focuses on federal income tax issues in connection with the formation and operation of private investment funds, including venture capital, private equity, credit and real estate funds (including the formation and operation of REITs). She regularly advises clients on collective investment vehicles with tax-exempt, domestic and non-U.S. investors. She also advises clients on the federal income tax aspects of commercial transactions.
Prior to joining Seward & Kissel, Sonita was a counsel in the Tax group at Goodwin Procter LLP.
Capabilities
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law
- LL.M., in Taxation, 2002
- J.D., 1999
University of Pennsylvania
- B.S., 1994
- cum laude
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Connecticut
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch: Tax Law
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law
- LL.M., in Taxation, 2002
- J.D., 1999
University of Pennsylvania
- B.S., 1994
- cum laude
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Connecticut
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch: Tax Law
Awards & Recognitions
Eighteen Seward & Kissel attorneys have been recognized in the latest editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
Awards & Recognitions
Eighteen Seward & Kissel attorneys have been recognized in the latest editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
Awards & Recognitions
Eighteen Seward & Kissel attorneys have been recognized in the latest editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
Awards & Recognitions
Eighteen Seward & Kissel attorneys have been recognized in the latest editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America