Ryan Bender
About Ryan Bender
Ryan Bender is an Associate in Tax & Private Client Services at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a BA from The Johns Hopkins University, a JD and an LLM from New York University School of Law, and an MA from The Johns Hopkins University - SAIS.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter
Ryan Bender serves as an Associate in the Tax & Private Client Services group at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various tax-related matters and providing legal services to private clients. His role involves advising clients on tax compliance and planning strategies, particularly within the context of private wealth management.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Bender has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and History of Art from The Johns Hopkins University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in International Economics, Energy, Resources, and Environment, and Canadian Studies from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) between 2014 and 2016. He obtained his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law from 2017 to 2020 and later achieved a Master of Laws in Taxation from the same institution from 2018 to 2020.
Previous Experience in Legal Internships
Before his current role, Ryan Bender gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Legal Honors Program Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for two months in 2018. Additionally, he served as a Legal Extern in International Tax at the Internal Revenue Service for three months in 2019. His experience also includes a position as a Summer Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in 2019 for two months.
Professional Experience at Fried Frank
Ryan Bender was employed as an Associate in the Tax department at Fried Frank from 2020 to 2021. During his eight-month tenure, he focused on tax law and provided legal support in various tax-related matters, enhancing his expertise in the field before joining Arnold & Porter.