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Education

University of Oxford, U.K. (B.A., Jurisprudence, Honours, 1996; M.A., 2001);  Chartered Institute of Taxation, ATII examination, 2000; College of Law, Guildford (Legal Practice Course, 1997).

Admissions & Courts

Washington; England and Wales (non-practicing UK solicitor).

Memberships

Washington State Bar Association; Law Society of England and Wales; King County Bar Association.

Attorney Biography

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Dipa N. Sudra joined the firm in 2004.  She is a member of the Corporate/VLG  and the Tax Practice Groups.

Experience

Ms. Sudra practices general corporate law, focusing on employee benefits and ERISA related issues. 

Her work includes designing, drafting and implementing Section 401(k) plans, health and welfare benefit plans, cafeteria plans, employee communications materials and administration forms.  She also advises on the effect of new laws on such plans, prepares IRS determination letter applications and plan defect correction applications.  Her experience also includes advising on employee benefits laws, such as COBRA, FMLA and HIPAA.

Prior to joining Heller Ehrman, Ms. Sudra served as a corporate tax associate in prominent international London-based law firms. Her U.K. tax experience involved advising on international corporate and commercial tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, group reorganizations, structured finance, real estate transactions and taxation of employees.

Education

University of Oxford, U.K. (B.A., Jurisprudence, Honours, 1996; M.A., 2001);  Chartered Institute of Taxation, ATII examination, 2000; College of Law, Guildford (Legal Practice Course, 1997).

Admissions & Courts

Washington; England and Wales (non-practicing UK solicitor).

Memberships

Washington State Bar Association; Law Society of England and Wales; King County Bar Association.

Publications

  • "The Foundations of European Community Law and its Impact on Direct Taxation"  Tax Management International  7.1.2003