Pepper Hamilton LLP announced that Kevin M. Johnson has joined the firm as a partner in the Tax Practice Group, where he will assist clients in resolving tax controversies and litigation, and with domestic and international tax planning.

Mr. Johnson has worked in the tax controversy area for over 20 years. Early in his career, he joined the IRS as a revenue agent and also worked in IRS Appeals. As a result of his experience with the IRS, he brings a unique perspective and an insider’s understanding of IRS practice and procedure to his tax controversy practice.

“Kevin is a welcome addition to our tax practice,” said Joan C. Arnold, head of Pepper Hamilton’s Tax Group. “His experience and knowledge of tax controversy and litigation will significantly benefit the firm and our clients on both a local and international level. We’re pleased that he has chosen to join Pepper.”

“Pepper will provide me with a great opportunity to expand my practice,” said Mr. Johnson. “I am looking forward to adding a new dimension to the firm’s already strong tax practice and exploring the many opportunities the firm has to offer.”

Prior to joining Pepper, Mr. Johnson was a shareholder at Chamberlain Hrdlicka and a member of the Tax practice group.

Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Temple University (B.B.A. 1985, M.S. 1997) and Columbia University Law School (J.D. 1995), where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. He received an LL.M. in taxation from New York University Law School in 2000. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.