Kevin Sweeney is a former federal tax prosecutor with over a decade of experience. His practice focuses on high-stakes international and domestic IRS audits, civil and criminal tax litigation, and white-collar criminal defense matters. Kevin’s experience and longstanding connections enable him to anticipate government action, expertly navigate clients through difficult situations, and formulate arguments that resonate with judges, juries, prosecutors, and IRS employees. He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and has a bar application pending in Pennsylvania.
Practice areas
17 years
17 years
17 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 2017 | 07/01/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 2005 | 07/09/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2005 | 07/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Listed | Legal 500 | 2017 |
Outstanding Attorney Award | U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division | 2015 |
Outstanding Attorney Award | U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Counsel | Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Martin | 2016 - Present |
JAG | U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps - Reserves | 2016 - Present |
Special Assistant | United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia | 2014 - 2016 |
Special Assistant | United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado | 2012 - 2012 |
Trial Attorney | U.S. Department Of Justice Tax Division | 2010 - 2016 |
JAG | U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps - Active Duty | 2006 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | White-Collar Crime Committee | 2016 - Present |
American Bar Association, Taxation Section | Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee | 2016 - Present |
American Bar Association, International Law Section | International Anti-Corruptiion Committee | 2016 - Present |
American Bar Association, International Law Section | International Anti-Money Laundering Committee | 2016 - Present |
American Bar Association, International Law Section | International Tax Committee | 2016 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Corporate Counsel Magazine | What to Do When the IRS Comes Knocking | 2017 |
Tax Notes | Federal Law Looms Over Attempts to Disclose Trump’s Tax Returns | 2017 |
Tax Notes | IRS Adds 47 Facilitators to Increased OVDP Penalty List | 2016 |
Tax Notes | DOJ Seeks John Doe Summons on Largest U.S. Bitcoin Exchanger | 2016 |
Portfolio Media (Law360) | Chamberlain Hrdlicka Adds Ex-DOJ Tax Prosecutor In Philly | 2016 |
The Legal Intelligencer | People in the News—Nov. 17, 2016 | 2016 |
The Legal Intelligencer | People in the News—Nov. 30, 2016 | 2016 |
The Legal Intelligencer | People in the News—Sept. 28, 2016 | 2016 |
Tax Notes | District Decision on FBAR Willfulness Standard Set for Appeal | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New York Law School | J.D. (Cum Laude) | 2005 |
Loyola University Maryland | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Central Jersey Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors - Annual Fraud Conference | “Navigating the Minefield: Strategies for Establishing and Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege during Internal Investigations.” | 2017 |
Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - April Breakfast Meeting | “Navigating the Minefield: Strategies for Establishing and Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege during Internal Investigations" | 2017 |
33rd Annual National Institute on Criminal Tax Fraud and the Sixth Annual National Institute on Tax Controversy | Criminal Tax Workshop | 2016 |
NJ Society of Enrolled Agents - Dinner Meeting | Sensitive (Eggshell) IRS Audits | 2016 |
American Bar Association, Taxation Section - Fall Meeting | Employment Taxes and Criminal Prosecutions | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Negotiated Non-Prosecution Agreement with Swiss Bank Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) SA | $187 million Non-Prosecution Agreement |
Negotiated Non-Prosecution Agreement with Swiss Bank Edmond de Rothschild SA | $45 Million Non-Prosecution Agreement |
Negotiated Landmark Non-Prosecution Agreement with Swiss Bank BSI SA | $211 Million Non-Prosecution Agreement |
United States v. Hunter, et al. | Plea Agreements |
United States v. McMillin | Plea Agreement |
Matthew Olesh, White collar crime Attorney on Jun 27, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
When it comes to white collar and tax work, Kevin knows his stuff.
Christopher DiMuzio, Unknown Attorney on Sep 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kevin is an excellent lawyer. His experience and work ethic separate him from the rest. I would recommend Kevin to anyone no matter how complex the case.
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