Pillsbury SALT is excited to welcome Faith Giordano to the team!

Faith joins Pillsbury’s New York office as a senior law clerk.

5 Questions with Faith

1. Who inspires you?

My family and friends inspire me every day through their hard work, dedication, and everything they have accomplished.

2. What drew you to the law?

I have always enjoyed reading, writing, and finding ways to help people.  I felt like the law would allow me to be involved in all three.

3. What aspect of State and Local Tax law do you find most interesting?

What I find most interesting about state and local tax law is how often it intersects with other areas of law. The constant changes keep the work engaging, and I enjoy the challenge of working through complex issues to find solutions.

4. What is one of your most memorable / funniest / happiest times during law school?

One of the highlights of law school was participating in the school’s legal clinic, where I had the opportunity to work directly with nonprofit clients and help them navigate unique legal issues while still a student.

5. What do you do for fun? Any hidden talents?

For fun I like to read novels and make baked goods for my friends and family!

Pillsbury SALT is excited to welcome Amanda Fraerman to the team!

Amanda advises clients on a variety of state and local taxation issues with a primary focus on property tax.

She joins Pillsbury’s San Francisco office as a senior associate.

5 Questions with Amanda

1. What first sparked your interest in State and Local Tax?

I’ve always liked math, and state and local tax gives me the opportunity to combine it with reading and legal analysis. I especially enjoy working through a valuation where the facts, the numbers, and the law all matter.

2. What drew you to the law?

My dad is a real estate attorney. I have early memories of the stacks of papers in his office, but also of his ability to solve real-world problems. My mother deserves some credit, too: she says she raised my brother and me to always have opinions, so perhaps it was inevitable that we both became lawyers.

3. What aspect of State and Local Tax law do you find most interesting?

State and local taxes influence how businesses operate and make decisions. The longer I practice, the more interesting I find that connection. I also appreciate that, through litigation, we can help shape how the law is applied.

4. What is your go-to comfort food?

A steak or ribs when I’m back in the Midwest.

5. What do you do for fun?

I really enjoy walks outside, yoga sculpt class, taking long hikes, and watching sports.  I am happiest in warm weather.