Ira Aghai, J.D., Ll.M.
About Ira Aghai, J.D., Ll.M.
Ira Aghai, J.D., LL.M., is a Tax Associate currently employed at A&O Shearman since 2024, with prior experience at Shearman & Sterling LLP and Deloitte. Aghai holds a Doctor of Law degree and a Master of Laws in Taxation, along with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
Work at A&O Shearman
Ira Aghai currently serves as a Tax Associate at A&O Shearman, a position held since 2024. In this role, Aghai focuses on tax-related matters, leveraging expertise gained from previous positions in the legal and tax sectors. A&O Shearman is known for its comprehensive legal services, and Aghai contributes to the firm's efforts in providing tax advice and solutions to clients.
Previous Experience at Shearman & Sterling LLP
Prior to joining A&O Shearman, Ira Aghai worked as a Tax Associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP from 2022 to 2024. During this two-year tenure in Washington, D.C., Aghai was involved in various tax-related projects, enhancing skills in tax law and compliance. This experience provided a solid foundation for Aghai's current role.
Experience at Deloitte
Ira Aghai spent four years at Deloitte, working in the Washington National Tax Passthroughs Group from 2018 to 2022. This role involved advising clients on tax compliance and strategy, particularly in relation to passthrough entities. Aghai also worked in Deloitte's M&A Transaction Services Group from 2015 to 2022, focusing on tax implications of mergers and acquisitions.
Educational Background in Law and History
Ira Aghai has a strong educational background, having studied at the University of Houston Law Center where Aghai pursued a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax since 2015. Additionally, Aghai earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2012. Aghai also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of Houston-Downtown, completed in 2009.
Early Career at Main Street Capital Corporation
Before advancing in the tax and legal fields, Ira Aghai worked as an Analyst and Assistant to General Counsel at Main Street Capital Corporation from 2012 to 2014 in Houston, Texas. This early experience provided Aghai with foundational skills in analysis and legal support, contributing to a well-rounded career in tax law.