Jason Schwartz

Tax Partner & Co-Head of Digital Assets at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Jason Schwartz is a tax partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, known for his representation of various financial entities in tax-related matters encompassing a broad spectrum of financial products. Jason has garnered recognition for his legal prowess, being named as an Up and Coming lawyer by Chambers USA in 2021 and a Next Generation Lawyer by The Legal 500 U.S. from 2017 to 2021. He has authored multiple tax articles and a Bloomberg BNA Tax Management Portfolio focusing on the taxation intricacies of CLOs. Jason's educational background includes obtaining a B.A., cum laude, from New York University, a J.D., magna cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law, and completing his LL.M. in Taxation at New York University. Committed to giving back, Jason devotes time to pro bono efforts such as overseeing Cadwalader’s 'Not-for-Profit Incubator' and contributing to causes like Big Brothers Big Sisters. A member of various trade organizations, Jason is duly admitted to practice in New York and the District of Columbia.

Highlights

May 13 · twitter.com

Fried Frank on X: "In this @TaxNotes article, partner Jason Schwartz ...

Apr 8 · friedfrank.com

Jason Schwartz Quoted by Tax Notes on Cryptoassets - Fried Frank

Sep 5 · friedfrank.com

Jason Schwartz Quoted by Tax Notes on Proposed Crypto Broker

Apr 25 · friedfrank.com

Jason Schwartz: Looking Forward - Fried Frank

Experience

Tax Partner at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP since February 2022

Previously worked at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, ascending from Summer Associate to Tax Partner between 2008 and 2022

Education

LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law (2009-2013); J.D., magna cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law (2006-2009); B.A., cum laude, from New York University (2001-2005)