In her role as tax director for the firm, Ms. Ugent regularly researches and analyzes complex domestic and international tax issues, facilitates tax reporting and compliance for foreign trusts and domestic entities, and assists in the preparation of estate and gift tax returns. Ms. Ugent has extensive experience in the preparation and examination of all types of federal and state income tax returns, and her previous experience as a partner in a public accounting firm provides a strong background for dealing with the income and transfer tax issues encountered by the firm's clients.