Bridget Harris
About Bridget Harris
Bridget Harris is an Associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, specializing in tax exemption for business leagues and professional associations. She has a background in law and linguistics, and focuses her pro bono efforts on helping charities regain tax-exempt status.
Work at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Bridget Harris has been an Associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP since 2013. In her role, she assists business leagues and professional associations in obtaining tax exemption under Code section 501(c)(6). She also counsels private foundations and public charities on formation and compliance processes. Additionally, she is involved in the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial agreements, focusing on securing the future of privately held businesses and family wealth.
Education and Expertise
Bridget Harris studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where she focused on Chinese and Linguistics from 2003 to 2005. She then attended The College of William and Mary, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and Linguistics from 2005 to 2007. Harris achieved her Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law, completing her studies from 2010 to 2013. Her education supports her expertise in tax and estate planning, as well as her pro bono work assisting charities.
Background
Bridget Harris began her legal career as a Judicial Intern at the Tax Court of New Jersey in 2011, where she worked for three months in Hackensack, NJ. She later served as a Summer Associate at Lowenstein Sandler PC in 2012 for two months in Roseland, NJ. These experiences provided her with foundational knowledge in tax law and judicial processes, which she applies in her current role.
Achievements
Bridget Harris focuses her pro bono practice on assisting charities in securing the reinstatement of previously revoked tax-exempt status. She has substantial technical expertise on excise taxes applicable to private foundations and has experience in drafting and implementing various types of trusts, including Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and spousal lifetime access trusts. Her skills in teaching, tutoring, and counseling enhance her ability to help clients navigate complex tax and estate planning issues.