James Waldrep
About James Waldrep
James Waldrep serves as the Director of Tax at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in tax advisory roles, having worked with several prestigious firms including Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
Current Role at King & Spalding
James Waldrep serves as the Director of Tax at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he oversees tax-related matters and provides strategic guidance to clients. His experience in tax management and advisory positions him as a key resource within the firm. He operates from the Greater Atlanta Area, contributing to the firm's reputation in tax law and compliance.
Previous Experience at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP
Before joining King & Spalding, James Waldrep worked as an Interim Tax Advisor at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP from 2014 to 2015. His tenure lasted for 10 months in the Greater New York City Area. In this capacity, he provided tax advisory services, leveraging his extensive background in tax law to assist clients with complex tax issues.
Tax Advisory Role at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
James Waldrep held multiple positions at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. He served as an Interim Tax Advisor/Consultant from 2012 to 2014 and as Tax Director from 2004 to 2012. His combined experience at the firm spanned over 10 years in the Greater New York City Area, where he played a significant role in tax strategy and compliance for various clients.
Education and Expertise in Taxation
James Waldrep earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from Texas A&M University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Taxation from the University of North Texas. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in tax management and advisory roles.
Career Background in Tax Management
James Waldrep's career in tax management began at Arthur Andersen & Co., where he worked as a Tax Consultant from 1985 to 1987. He then served as a Senior Tax Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1987 to 1996. Following that, he worked as Assistant Controller - Global Taxes & Other Compliance at Mitchell Madison Group from 1996 to 2000. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of tax regulations and compliance.