She regularly advises clients on U.S. tax matters related to the structuring, operation, and execution of investment activities and transactions, often working directly with deal principals and investment teams to translate sophisticated tax concepts into clear, commercially focused decisions. Xenia has counseled clients on the tax-efficient use of special purpose vehicles (SPVs), real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other structuring tools to support complex investments, allocate risk appropriately, and preserve intended investor economics. Clients often involve Xenia where the tax structure meaningfully impacts investor economics, risk allocation, or execution of the commercial deal.
A recognized thought leader in real estate taxation, Xenia has authored several articles on complex real estate tax matters, including for the American Bar Association, the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and the American Law Institute. She is also a frequent speaker on advanced real estate and private capital tax topics, including investment structures involving REITs, leveraged blockers, and sponsor and investor economic arrangements.
Xenia is recognized by Chambers USA: Guide to Leading Business Lawyers in the area of Tax, where clients praise her for her “broad and deep understanding of all relevant tax matters” and her “unique ability to provide tax advisory services in a highly personalized manner.” One client notes, “Xenia is an extremely strong professional attorney. She has worked with us on a variety of international tax issues. She is responsive, respectful, confident and knowledgeable.” Xenia has also been recognized by The Legal 500 United States in the areas of U.S. taxes: non-contentious and international tax.
In addition to her core practice, Xenia advises charities and private foundations on formation, international, and operational tax matters.
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- Represented IGM Financial, one of Canada's largest diversified wealth and asset management companies, in its purchase of an approximately 20.5 percent equity interest in Rockefeller Capital Management, for consideration of approximately $622 million.
- Served as key US tax advisor to NextEnergy Capital, a global solar specialist in the renewables sector, on the launch of its NextPower V ESG fund – a $1.5 billion commingled fund structure focused on an international solar strategy.
- Served as key tax advisor to Lafayette Square, a Florida-based impact investment platform, on the structure and launch of a US$200 million separately managed account for M&G Investments Catalyst Fund.
- IRS Final Regulations on the Stock Repurchase Excise Tax, February 5, 2026, Strafford CLE Webinar
- It’s Time: Career Crossroads – Deciding Whether to Stay or Move On, October 3, 2025, 21st Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference
- Wrong Answers Only! A Discussion of Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Standards Applicable to Tax Law Practitioners, May 8, 2025, ABA 2025 May Tax Meeting
- Let's Taco 'bout Tax, May 8, 2025, ACIC May 2025 CLE Event
- Primer on the Stock Repurchase Excise Tax, April 29, 2025, Lawline CLE Online Course
- Sunrise, Sunset: U.S. Federal Income Tax Implications of the Expiring TCJA Provisions and Certain Executive Orders, February 26, 2025, TEI Philadelphia Chapter Tax Seminar
- Women in Tax Forum Zoom Tea, December 10, 2024, American Bar Association
- Key Considerations in the Formation and Operation of Commercial Real Estate Private Funds, November 5, 2024, PLI 26th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute
- The Corporate Transparency Act: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting, November 1, 2024, Lawline webinar
- Join the conversation: International perspectives and updates on the taxation of carried interest, September 26, 2024, Eversheds Sutherland global Tax webcast series
- Understanding Tax Transparency, September 25, 2024, Eversheds Sutherland US Tax Roundtable for Lloyd’s Members
- Mixed Bag: International Tax Refresher and Stock Buyback Tax Update, September 24, 2024, Eversheds Sutherland US Tax Roundtable for Lloyd’s Members
- Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys, September 11, 2024, PLI Ethics Seminar
- Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys, May 31, 2024, PLI Ethics Seminar
- Corporate Transparency Act: Implications for SDIRAs, April 29, 2024, Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) Spring Conference
- ESG in 2024: Seven things to put on your Boards agenda to maximize opportunities and minimize risks, April 25, 2024, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) – New Jersey Chapter In-Person Roundtable
- ESG in 2024: Seven things to put on your Boards agenda to maximize opportunities and minimize risks, April 24, 2024, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) – Greater Philadelphia Chapter In-Person Roundtable
- Tax Considerations in Structuring Real Estate Investment Funds, March 25, 2024, American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE)
- Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys, January 22, 2024, Practising Law Institute (PLI) training
- Dissecting new infrastructure investment opportunities amid high inflation, rates and volatility, November 29, 2023, Infrastructure Investor Network
- Webinar – Unlocking Fiber: Accessing $60bn of regulatory support, September 7, 2023, Infrastructure Investor Network
- Qualified Foreign Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds, October 20, 2023, ABA Section on Taxation Fall Meeting
- How to Help Colleagues or Friends Dealing with Depression and Anxiety, September 27, 2023, Corporate Counsel Women of Color Annual Conference (CCWC)
- A fireside chat: An engaging discussion with Diversity Lab, Tuesday, September 26 | 5:00 pm EDT
- Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys 2023, September 6, 2023, Practising Law Institute (PLI) training
- IRA Energy Tax Benefits, August 29, 2023, Lawline webinar
- Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys 2023, July 11, 2023, Practising Law Institute (PLI) training
- You Can Get There From Here: The Partnership Path, Monday, July 24 | 2:00 - 3:15 pm ET
- Establishing a Strong and Effective Executive Presence, May 2, 2023, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) New Jersey presentation
- Show me the money: a primer on private equity real estate funds, October 20, 2022, ACREL
- Tax Developments in M&A, September 13, 2022
- M&A Panel w/ PWC, May 18, 2022, TEI Region 10 Annual Conference
- Global Tax Trends in Fund Investing, April 27, 2022
- Recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (2025)
- Recognized by Chambers USA: Guide to Leading Business Lawyers in the area of tax (2024-2025)
- Named to the “Ones to Watch” list by Best Lawyers in the area of tax law (2024-2026)
- Recognized by The Legal 500 United States in the areas of US taxes: non-contentious (2023-2025); international tax (2024)
- Recognized as “40 Under 40” by the National Bar Association (2023)
- Recognized as “Top 40 Under 40” by The National Black Lawyers (2018-2022)
- Recognized as “Philanthropist of the Year” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Washington, DC chapter for her longstanding work with human services organizations that address the causes of social and systemic inequities (2021)
- Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Member, Law360 Federal Tax Editorial Advisory Board (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
- Chair, Northern Virginia Family Service Board of Directors
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- New York
- J.D., cum laude, Howard University School of Law
- B.A., La Sierra University