Evan Schacter, Cpa, Esq.
About Evan Schacter, Cpa, Esq.
Evan Schacter is a Tax Director at New Fortress Energy, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in tax law, having held positions at various firms including Rothstein Kass, KPMG, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
Work at New Fortress Energy
Evan Schachter serves as the Tax Director (Head of Tax) at New Fortress Energy. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he oversees the company's tax strategy and compliance, ensuring that all tax-related matters align with legal requirements and corporate objectives.
Previous Experience in Taxation
Before joining New Fortress Energy, Evan Schachter accumulated extensive experience in taxation. He worked as a Senior Tax Associate at Rothstein Kass from 2009 to 2014, followed by a position at KPMG US as a Senior Tax Associate from 2014 to 2016. He then transitioned to Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where he served as an Associate from 2016 to 2021.
Educational Background
Evan Schachter holds two Doctor of Law (J.D.) degrees. He studied at Fordham University School of Law from 2013 to 2016 and previously attended Brooklyn Law School from 2012 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware, where he studied from 2005 to 2009.
Internship Experience
Evan Schachter began his career with an internship at Graham Capital Management in 2007. This internship lasted for two months and provided him with initial exposure to the financial and tax sectors.