Former Chiefs of Staff

Photo of Edward D. KleinbardEdward D. Kleinbard (Deceased)
(Chief of Staff, 2007 - 2009)

Education

  • B.A., Brown University, 1973
  • M.A., Brown University, 1973
  • J.D., Yale Law School, 1976

Professional

  • Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in Law at the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, professor, 2016-2020
  • University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Ivadelle and Theodore Johnson Professor in Law and Business, 2014-2016
  • University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Professor of Law, 2009-2014
  • Yale Law School, visiting lecturer, 2007
  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, LLP, New York, 1977-2007


Photo of George K. YinGeorge K. Yin
(Chief of Staff 2003-2005)

Education
  • B.A., University of Michigan, 1970
  • M.Ed., University of Florida, 1972
  • J.D., George Washington University Law School, 1977

Professional
  • University of Virginia School of Law, Edwin S. Cohen Distinguished Professor of Law & Taxation, 2005-2019 (Retired), Professor Emeritus 
  • University of Virginia School of Law, Howard W. Smith Professor of Law, 1994-2003  
  • The American Law Institutes, Federal Tax Project, Reporter, 1994-1999  
  • Senate Committee on Finance, Tax Counsel, 1983-1986


Photo of Lindy L. PaullLindy L. Paull
(Chief of Staff 1998-2003)

Education
  • B.B.A., Florida International University and University of Florida, 1974
  • J.D., University of Florida College of Law, 1980
  • LL.M., University of Florida College of Law, 1980

Professional

  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, Co-Managing Partner Washington National Tax Services, Partner, 2003-2016 (Retired)
  • Georgetown University Law Center, Adjunct Professor of Law, 2003-Retired 
  • Senate Committee on Finance, Majority Staff Director and Chief Counsel, 1995-1998
  • Senate Committee on Finance, Minority Deputy Staff Director and Chief Tax Counsel, 1988-1995  
  • Senate Committee on Finance, Minority Deputy Chief Counsel, 1987
  • Senate Committee on Finance, Minority Tax Counsel, 1986
  • Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, Tax Associate, Washington, D.C., 1982-1986


Photo of Kenneth J. KiesKenneth J. Kies
(Chief of Staff 1994-1998)

Education
  • B.G.S (University College), Ohio University, 1974
  • J.D., Ohio State University College of Law, 1977
  • LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 1986

Professional

  • Federal Policy Group, LLC, Managing Director, 2002-Present
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Co-Managing Director, Washington National Tax Services, 1998-2002
  • BakerHostetler, Firm-wide Chair of the Tax Practice, Cleveland and Washington D.C., 1987-1994
  • House Committee on Ways and Means, Minority Chief Tax Counsel, 1981-1987 
  • BakerHostetler, Tax Associate, 1977-1981


Photo of John BuckleyJohn Buckley
(Chief of Staff 1993-1994)

Education

  • J.D., University of Wisconsin School of Law, 1973

Professional

  • Georgetown University Law Center, Adjunct Professor, 1995-2012
  • House Committee on Ways and Means, Majority Chief Tax Counsel, 2007-2010
  • House Committee on Ways and Means, Minority Chief Tax Counsel, 1995-2006
  • House of Representatives U.S. Congress, Office of Legislative Counsel, 1973-1993


Photo of Harry L. GutmanHarry L. Gutman
(Chief of Staff 1991-1993)

Education

  • A.B., Princeton University, 1963
  • B.A., University College, Oxford England, 1965
  • LL.B., Harvard Law School, 1968

Professional

  • Ivins, Phillips & Barker, Chartered, Of Counsel, 2015-Present 
  • KPMG Washington Federal Tax Legislative & Regulatory Services, Principal, 1999-2015 
  • King & Spalding, Partner, 1993-1999
  • Drinker Biddle & Reath, Philadelphia PA, Partner, 1989-1991
  • University of Pennsylvania, Professor of Law, 1989-1991  
  • University of Virginia, Professor of Law, 1984-1989
  • U. S. Department of Treasury, Deputy Tax Legislative Counsel, 1980-1984
  • Hill & Barlow, 1968-1977


Photo of Ronald A. PearlmanRonald A. Pearlman
(Chief of Staff 1988-1990)

Education

  • B.A., Northwestern University, 1961
  • J.D., Northwestern University, 1965
  • LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 1967

Professional

  • Georgetown University Law Center, Professor of Law and Director of Graduate Tax Programs, 1999 - 2014 (Retired)
  • Covington and Burling, Partner 1990-1999
  • U.S. Department of Treasury, Assistant Secretary of Treasury, Tax Policy, 1984
  • U.S. Department of Treasury, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy
  • Washington University School of Law, Adjunct Professor of Law, 1971
  • Thompson & Mitchell, Partner, 1970-1983
  • Internal Revenue Service, Office of the Chief Counsel, Interpretative Division, 1965-1969


David H. BrockwayDavid H. Brockway
(Chief of Staff 1983-1987)

Education

  • U.S. Army - Active Duty, 1963-1966
  • B.B., Cornell University, 1968
  • Harvard Law School, 1971

Professional

  • Linklaters, Partner, Washington, D.C., 2013-2023 (Retired)
  • Bingham McCutchen LLP, Partner, Washington, D.C., 2009-2013
  • McKee Nelson, LLP, Partner, 2005-2009
  • KPMG LLP, Principal-In-Charge, Washington National Tax Office, 1999-2005 
  • Dewey Ballantine, LLP, Chairman and Tax Partner, 1987-1999 
  • Joint Committee on Taxation, Deputy Chief of Staff and International Tax Counsel, 1976-1983
  • Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine, Tax Partner, New York, 1971-1976


Photo of Mark L. McConaghyMark L. McConaghy
(Chief of Staff 1981-1983)

Education

  • B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University, 1963
  • J.D., University of Missouri Law School, 1968

Professional

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Washington National Tax Services, Partner, 1983-2004 (Retired)
  • Joint Committee on Taxation, Deputy Chief of Staff, 1976-1980
  • Joint Committee on Taxation, Legislation Counsel, 1971-1976
  • Internal Revenue Service, Office of Chief Counsel, 1968-1971


Photo of Bernard M. (Bob) ShapiroBernard M. (Bob) Shapiro
(Chief of Staff 1977-1981)

Education

  • B.A. and C.P.A., Washington and Lee University, 1984
  • J.D. and LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 1967 & 1970

Professional

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Washington National Tax Services, Founder and Partner, 1981-2003 (Retired); continued as a retired partner/consultant until January 2016.
  • Georgetown University Law Center, Graduate Tax Program, Adjunct Professor, 1971-2003
  • Catholic University Law School, Adjunct Professor, 1972-1973
  • Joint Committee on Taxation, Assistant Chief of Staff, 1974-1977
  • Joint Committee on Taxation, Staff Attorney, 1967-1974


Photo of Dr. Laurence N. WoodworthDr. Laurence N. Woodworth (Deceased)
(Chief of Staff 1964-1977)

Education

  • A.B., Ohio Northern University, 1940
  • M.S., Government Management, University of Denver, 1942
  • Ph.D., New York University, 1960

Professional

  • U.S. Department of Treasury, Assistant Secretary of Treasury, Tax Policy, 1977
  • Joint Committee on Taxation, Economist, 1944-1964
  • Tax Foundation, New York, 1943-1944
  • Civic Research Institute, Kansas City, Mo, 1942-1943


Photo of Colin F. StamColin F. Stam (Deceased)
(Chief of Staff 1937-1964)

Education

  • B.A., Washington College, Chestertown, MD, 1916
  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1922
  • George Washington University Law School, Special Courses in Taxation
  • Honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, Dartmouth College, 1958

Professional

  • Tax Foundation, Inc., Consultant, 1964-1966
  • Joint Committee on Taxation, Counsel, 1929-1937
  • Joint Committee on Taxation, Assistant Counsel, 1928-1929
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue, General Counsel, 1926-1927
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue, Division of Rules and Regulations, 1922-1926


Photo of L. H. ParkerL. H. Parker (Deceased)
(Chief of Staff 1926-1937)

Education

  • B.S., Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1905
  • LL.B., National University, Washington D.C., 1931

Professional

  • Private Tax Consultant, 1937
  • U.S. Senate Committee Investigating Bureau of Internal Revenue, 1924-1926
  • State of New York and the United States Shipping Board, Engineer, 1906-1923
  • Pennsylvania Railroad, Assistant Engineer, 1905-1906