Kerry Hand joined the Firm in 2000 as an associate and became a member in 2007. Kerry specializes in tax planning at the international, federal, state and local levels, trust and estate planning, corporate law, and wealth preservation. Kerry also represents clients in a variety of commercial transactions, including reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions.

Kerry is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, the Section of Taxation of the American Bar Association and several civic and local organizations. Kerry was a founding member and Secretary-Treasurer of the Art, Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

As a speaker, Kerry has made presentations to the Northshore Estate Planning Council and to various groups of Certified Public Accountants and Life Insurance and Financial Planning Professionals. Kerry is a featured speaker at the firm's annual CPA Seminar, discussing topics, including tax planning, asset protection, and tax incentive programs affecting Louisiana businesses.

Noteworthy:

•Certified Public Accountant, inactive
•Louisiana State Bar Association, Tax Law Section
•Past Treasurer, Art, Entertainment & Sports Law Section, Louisiana State Bar Association
•New Orleans Estate Planning Council
•Alliance for Good Government, Awards Committee Chairman
•American Bar Association, Section of Taxation
•Young Leadership Council
•East Jefferson Business Association
•Jefferson Parish Executive Committee
•Krewe of Endymion, Member
•Offshore Marine Services Association