
Joy Keane, Esq.
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About me
M&A Tax Manager @ KPMG | JD/LLM, NY & FL Licensed Attorney
Education

Northern Highlands Regional High School
2006 - 2010High School DiplomaActivities and Societies: National Honor Society

University of Miami School of Law
2015 - 2018Doctor of Law - JDActivities and Societies: Co-President & Founder, Democratic Law Students Association | University of Zurich Seminar Program - transnational and comparative law issues in business and finance | Intellectual Property Law Society | Miami Law Women Book Award in Islamic Legal Systems - awarded to the top one or two students in each course

University of Miami School of Law
2017 - 2018Master of Laws - LLM Taxation | Concentration in International TaxBook Awards in Corporate Tax Law and Advanced Corporate Tax Law - Awarded to the top one or two students in each course

Ursinus College
2010 - 2014Bachelor's degree International Relations and SpanishActivities and Societies: Bonner Leader Program Member & Intern; Phi Alpha Psi; Phi Sigma Iota Modern Language Honor Society Deans List (4 Semesters)

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht
2017 - 2017Certificate in European Business Law EU Business LawSummer Study Abroad

Universitat Pompeu Fabra
2012 - 2012Bachelor's degree Spanish Language and LiteratureStudy Abroad
Experience

The Bonner Foundation
Aug 2010 - May 2014Bonner LeaderSelected to become one of the community service and civic engagement leaders on campus. Helped introduce more students to community service activities and organized events to raise awareness of certain social justice issues (i.e. Hunger Banquet, Fashion Fights AIDS, etc.).Served at various community service sites for at least 10 hours/week, including: GED tutoring at Montgomery County Correctional Facility, food pantries, ACLAMO after-school tutoring mainly for non-native English speakers. Show less

NET-A-PORTER
May 2012 - Jul 2012Customer Service Associate
Ursinus College
Apr 2013 - May 2014Senior Intern - Bonner Leadership Program
LIFETIME FITNESS
Jun 2014 - Feb 2015Member Services Associate
Dynamic English Chile
Feb 2015 - Aug 2015English Language TeacherPrepared lesson plans and led individual and small group tutoring sessions for students ages 18-40.

University of Miami School of Law
May 2016 - Aug 2016Summer Legal Intern - Children and Youth Law ClinicPrepared for and attended hearings before Administrative Law Judges and in juvenile and family court on dependency and Independent Living matters.Advocated for clients during staffings and Citizen Review Panels. Assisted clients in obtaining immigration relief and various forms of welfare benefits.Performed legal research, wrote memoranda and drafted letters, orders and motions.

KPMG
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018State and Local Tax InternResearched tax laws and issues, including state (i.e. Florida, California, Texas, etc.) and federal and drafted legal memoranda regarding complex tax issues under federal and state law.Drafted letters, such as penalty abatement and refund request letters, to send to state authorities and communicated with vendors and state authorities when necessary.Prepared excel matrices for various projects and examined state and federal income tax returns.

KPMG
Apr 2019 - nowMergers and Acquisitions Manager
Oct 2023 - nowMergers and Acquisitions Senior Associate
Sept 2021 - Oct 2023Mergers and Acquisitions Associate
Apr 2020 - Sept 2021State and Local Tax Associate
Apr 2019 - Apr 2020
Licenses & Certifications

New York Licensed Attorney
New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third DepartmentSept 2020- View certificate

Building Accountability into Your Culture
LinkedInSept 2020 - View certificate

Organizational Culture
LinkedInFeb 2022 - View certificate

Supporting the Whole Self at Work, a Diversity and Inclusion Imperative
LinkedInNov 2021 - View certificate

Compassionate Directness
LinkedInMay 2021 
Certificate in European Business Law
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und RechtJul 2017- View certificate

Meeting Facilitation
LinkedInMay 2021 
Attorney
The Florida BarMay 2021- View certificate

Building Trust
LinkedInOct 2023 - View certificate

Psychological Safety: Clear Blocks to Innovation, Collaboration, and Risk-Taking
LinkedInMay 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Joy Keane, Esq.Dean's Certificate of Achievement Award in Islamic Legal Systems (Book Award) Professor Tarek Sayed Dec 2018 A certificate awarded to one or, in exceptional circumstances, two student(s) in each class that has/have exhibited excellence. This award applies to first year & upper level courses taught by full-time faculty and instructors. Received the highest grade point in the class of Islamic Legal Systems. Awarded for excellent achievement to the top performing student in the field of Islamic Legal Systems.
- Awarded to Joy Keane, Esq.Director’s Award in Advanced Corporate Tax Law (Book Award) Andy Solomon | Of Counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Adjunct Professor at University of Miami School of Law May 2018 A certificate presented to the top performing student in each LL.M. class. Received the highest grade point in the class of Advanced Corporate Tax Law. Awarded for excellent achievement to the top performing student in the field of Corporate Tax Law.
- Awarded to Joy Keane, Esq.Dean's Certificate of Achievement Award in Corporate Tax Law (Book Award) Professor William Blatt | Professor at University of Miami School of Law Jan 2018 A certificate awarded to one or, in exceptional circumstances, two student(s) in each class that has/have exhibited excellence. This award applies to first year & upper level courses taught by full-time faculty and instructors. Received the highest grade point in the class of Corporate Tax Law. Awarded for excellent achievement to the top performing student in the field of Corporate Tax Law.
Languages
- enEnglish
- geGerman
- spSpanish
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