Major Addition to Crowell & Moring's Team
When it comes to law firms beefing up their rosters, Crowell & Moring's snagging Ryan Nowicki is quite the catch. Announced on November 11, 2026, the firm added this tax guru to their Los Angeles Tax Group. With over 20 years under his belt, advising private entities and the crème de la crème among high-net-worth folks, Nowicki’s move is bound to stir the pot.
Complex Tax Transactions: Nowicki's Playground
Bouncing from Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP, where he chaired the tax-exempt practice, Nowicki specializes in the realm of transactional tax work. We're talking mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures—the whole shebang. He’s no stranger to representing tax-exempt organizations in sticky situations with Uncle Sam either. Audits, appeals, tax litigation—you name it, this guy’s seen it all.
Christine K. Lane, who heads Crowell's Tax Group, puts it plainly: Nowicki’s a maestro combining transactional tax savvy with nonprofit organization wizardry. His addition strengthens their arm in California and beyond, giving them the heft to tackle gnarly tax issues for clients nationwide.
Nowicki's Scope in Crowell's Arena
Easing into his role at Crowell, Nowicki’s tasks are clear-cut. He’ll focus heavily on the corporate side, particularly healthcare transactions, providing needed tax support. With connections across emerging companies, venture capital, and life sciences, he's poised to assist businesses and owners in untangling their tax webs.
But he doesn't stop at just companies. Nonprofit entities get a leg up, too. Nowicki’s set to guide them on formation, governance, compliance, and more. His history with the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Exempt Organizations Committee just reinforces this capability.
"Crowell's collaborative approach, which brings transactional and regulatory perspectives together, is a strong platform for helping clients address their most complex tax challenges," Nowicki noted.
A Storied Path
A bit more about Nowicki’s background—he’s got an LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown. This isn’t just paper he's accumulated. He’s done a stint with the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation and donned a cap at SUNY Buffalo, all with distinction, mind you. That’s grit and brains combined.
Let's not forget he's a community guy, too. He bagged the "Man of the Year" award in Hermosa Beach for his pro bono contributions—a testament to a balanced approach of high-level expertise and genuine grassroots impacts.
Crowell & Moring: A Briefing
Crowell & Moring isn’t some small-fry operation. They’re straddling U.S., European, and MENA markets with a penchant for solving hairy regulatory challenges and providing intellectual property solutions. Their commitment to pro bono work isn't just lip service, either; it's woven into their professional DNA.
For investors, there's no immediate ticker-tape parade here, but the implication is strong—Crowell is clearly setting foundations to bolster capabilities in handling sizable legal transactions, especially in tax realms that are pivotal to both for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
In the courtroom chess match that defines today's legal landscape, adding a player like Nowicki is like putting a queen on the board. Watch this space.
