Rita Celebrezze D'Souza
Special Counsel
Special Counsel
New York
Rita Celebrezze D'Souza advises clients on a comprehensive range of issues with respect to federal income taxation, including the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures, financings, real estate transactions, and bankruptcy and corporate restructurings.
Rita also has an active and diverse pro bono practice.
Background
Education
- LL.M., New York University School of Law, 2015
- J.D., New York University School of Law, 2012
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Senior Notes Editor, Journal of Law and Liberty
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Research Assistant, Professor John Steines
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- B.A., English Literature and Religious Studies, Washington University in St. Louis, 2009
Bar Admissions
Professional Affiliations
- Legal Services NYC, Pro Bono Associate Advisory Board
Recognition
2016 – 2025
Thomson Reuters’ New York Super Lawyers, Rising Star*
2021
Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS): 2021 Dean’s List
VOLS Pro Bono Star
2015- 2019
Marvin Frankel Pro Bono Award
Outstanding Pro Bono Contributions
2007 – 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014 – 2017
New York State Bar Association’s Empire State Counsel Honor
* No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. A description of the Super Lawyers selection methodology can be found here.
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