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Micah Green
Senior Counsel at Steptoe LLP, Principal at Democracy Solutions LLC
Micah Green is a highly experienced professional with an extensive background in law, financial services, and government relations. He is currently the Principal at Democracy Solutions LLC, a consulting firm he founded.35
Professional Background
Micah Green has held several notable positions throughout his career:
- Senior Counsel at Steptoe LLP, where he advises clients on legislative, regulatory, compliance, enforcement, and litigation issues, particularly in capital markets and financial services.14
- President and Co-CEO of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).1
- President and CEO of The Bond Market Association (BMA) for seven years.1
- Tax Legislative Counsel at MCI Communications, where he was responsible for federal, state, and local tax legislative efforts.2
Education and Expertise
Micah Green has a strong educational background:
- J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.1
- B.B.A. from The George Washington University.1
His areas of expertise include:
- Financial services and capital markets regulation
- Tax policy and legislation
- Government relations and lobbying
- Business development and consulting
Achievements and Recognition
Micah Green has been recognized for his contributions to the field:
- Named a "Trailblazer in Finance, Banking & Capital Markets" by the National Law Journal in 2019.1
- Listed in Legal 500 US for Government Relations from 2016-2018.1
- Recognized as one of "Top Lobbyists" by The Hill from 2016-2018.1
Through his role at Democracy Solutions LLC and his extensive experience, Micah Green continues to provide valuable insights and guidance in the areas of government relations, financial services, and policy-making.
Highlights
Last Thursday, May 16, 2024, I had the privilege and opportunity to participate on a panel at the Tax Council Policy Institute (TCPI) which is one of the premier tax policy gatherings every year in the Nation's capital.
The title of this year's conference was, "The Gathering Storm: 2025 and the Coming Tax and Fiscal Showdown." https://lnkd.in/eqyV4MXY
This theme is based on the growing presumption that the apparent inability of the Congress to advance tax legislation will result in a convergence of numerous expiring tax provisions, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and potential changes in political control in Washington.
My panel focused on the extensive work going on at the US Treasury and the IRS to provide taxpayers guidance and, if possible, final rules implementing many provisions that have been enacted over the last couple of years, including the Inflation Reduction Act.
I shared the panel with incredible senior tax professionals including two Tax VPs of major companies and a just recently former senior Treasury tax policy official.
These issues will affect many industries and companies and the panel laid out the process and substance of those issues. My humble role was to be the reminder of, and review, the procedural and politics risks that exist with each passing day and week as a result of the Congressional Review Act and a more activist Judiciary that has been scrutinizing and limiting administrative agency latitude and flexibility in interpreting Federal statute.
Hold onto your hats next year with record deficits, a huge public debt (where debt ceiling will need to pass early next year) and so many expiring provisions and numerous other tax provision that are overdue for attention and action.
I am attaching a couple of relevant Steptoe tax client alerts on these topics.
Be Safe.
Micah
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Attending a great and timely conference in New York today on technology developments in the bond markets hosted by BDA - Bond Dealers of America. Great program. Congrats to BDA’s Mike Nicholas and Michael Decker!
