Brett Murphy, J.D., Ll.M.
About Brett Murphy, J.D., Ll.M.
Brett Murphy, J.D., L.L.M., serves as the Vice President of Tax & Family Office at General Atlantic, where he specializes in business succession planning and provides advisory services tailored to family offices. He has extensive experience in tax planning for high net worth individuals and non-profit organizations, having previously held positions at Deloitte and Kleinbard LLC.
Current Role at General Atlantic
Brett Murphy serves as Vice President, Tax & Family Office at General Atlantic. In this role, he provides specialized advisory services tailored to family offices. His focus includes business succession planning for high net worth individuals and families. Murphy has been with General Atlantic since 2022.
Professional Experience at Deloitte
Brett Murphy has extensive experience at Deloitte, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Tax Consultant II from 2013 to 2014, followed by a role as Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2015. He then progressed to Manager from 2015 to 2018, and finally served as Senior Manager from 2019 to 2022. His work involved tax planning and advisory services, including advising non-profit organizations on tax matters.
Legal Career at Kleinbard LLC and Law Offices of Peter L. Klenk
Before his tenure at Deloitte, Brett Murphy worked as an Associate Attorney at Kleinbard LLC from 2018 to 2019. He also served as an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Peter L. Klenk from 2009 to 2010. His legal experience complements his tax advisory work, providing a comprehensive understanding of tax law.
Education and Academic Background
Brett Murphy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Franklin & Marshall College, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, completing the program from 2012 to 2013.
Specialization in Tax and Wealth Transfer
Brett Murphy specializes in business succession planning for high net worth individuals and families. He has significant experience in advising non-profit organizations on tax planning and wealth transfer strategies. His expertise in these areas supports his role in providing tailored advisory services to family offices.