Reshma Shah

Partner

  • Reshma Shah
  • Phone: +1 212 471 1866

    Import to Address Book

  • Duane Morris LLP
    1540 Broadway
    New York, NY 10036-4086
    USA

Reshma Shah practices in the areas of tax, estate planning and the administration of estates and trusts, with particular emphasis on estate planning for high net worth individuals and families with cross-border connections. Her work also involves premarital agreements, foreign trusts, pre-immigration and expatriation planning, planning for the purchase of U.S. property by non-U.S. persons, asset transfers, and compliance with federal and state estate, gift, inheritance and income tax returns. She also has extensive experience with clients disclosing overseas accounts through Voluntary Disclosures and Streamline submissions to the IRS.

Reshma is a 2011 graduate of St. John's University School of Law and a magna cum laude graduate of The William E. Macaulay Honors College at The City College of New York. She is fluent in Gujarati and proficient in Hindi.

Admissions

  • New York

Education

  • St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 2011
    - Executive Research Editor and Duberstein Director, American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review
  • Macaulay Honors College at The City College of New York, B.A., magna cum laude, 2008
    - Phi Beta Kappa
    - D'Agostino Greenberg Fellowship in Law
    - Henft Award in Urban Legal Studies
    - Josh and Judy Weston Public Service Fellowship
    - Dedication to Community Service Award

Experience

  • Duane Morris LLP
    - Partner, 2022-present
    - Special Counsel, 2022
    - Associate, 2011-2021

Professional Activities

  • International Bar Association
    - Private Client Tax Committee
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), New York Branch

  • South Asian Bar Association of New York

Honors and Awards

  • Named to Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch," 2022-2024
  • 2018 Pro Bono Service Award 

  • Empire State Counsel Honoree for Pro Bono Service, New York State Bar Association, 2015
  • Recognized by the New York State Courts Access to Justice Program, the New York State Bar Association and New York County Lawyers' Association for Pro Bono Service, 2014-2020

Civic and Charitable Activities

Selected Publications

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • Presenter, “Preparing For Upcoming U.S. Estate and Gift Tax Changes,” Webinar for Global Consulting Firm, January 30, 2024
  • Speaker, “Preparing For Upcoming US Estate and Gift Tax Changes,” Webinar, November 28, 2023
  • Co-Panelist, “Wine and Cheese or Tea and Biscuits, Can your Adviser Help You Lead the Life You Wish?” International Bar Association Annual Conference, November 2, 2023
  • Featured Guest, "Planning Across The Pond [Part 2]," Collyer Bristow UK USA Podcast, October 12, 2023
  • Featured Guest, "Planning Across The Pond [Part 1]," Collyer Bristow UK USA Podcast, September 28, 2023
  • Speaker, “Student-Alumni Career Conference,” St. John’s University School of Law, September 8, 2023
  • Speaker, "Estate Planning 101," Deloitte, March 21, 2023
  • Speaker, "Financial Planning for Lawyers," Webinar, June 21, 2022
  • Speaker, "Estate Planning for New PPMDs” Deloitte Podcast, April 2022
  • Speaker, "The SECURE Act – Five Key Considerations," Webinar, April 27, 2022
  • Speaker, "Keep Your Hands Off My Trust," Deloitte Podcast, September 2021
  • Speaker, "Women Who Lead in Law," COLOR Magazine, Webinar, March 29, 2021
  • Speaker, "Marital Considerations for Estate Planning," Deloitte, November 20, 2019
  • Speaker, "Titling Your Assets and the Fundamentals of Probate," Deloitte, February 21, 2019

  • Presenter, "Real Estate Secrets That Impact Your Portfolio," The Corcoran Group, New York, NY, March 6, 2018

  • Speaker, "Theater District Tax Talk," The Corcoran Group, New York, NY, February 6, 2018

  • Speaker, "Dealing With Insufficient Assets and Abatement," Lorman Education Services, Webinar, August 16, 2017
  • Speaker, "Trump Is President and the Republicans Control the House and the Senate: What Does This Mean for Estate Planners Moving Forward?" American Bar Association Tax Section, Orlando, Florida, January 20, 2017
  • Speaker, "Estate, Tax and Medicaid Planning," Hellenic Lawyers Association, New York City, May 26, 2016
  • Panelist, "Pre-Law Alumni Panel," Macaulay Honors College, New York City, March 7, 2016
  • Presenter, "Financial Planning for Young Lawyers CLE," Asian American Bar Association, New York City, December 2, 2015
  • Speaker, "Roundtable Discussion on Estate Planning," Mexican Chamber of Commerce, New York City, September 23, 2015
  • Panelist, "Your First Job Through Relationships, ACG Cares Inaugural Event," Macaulay Honors College, New York City, April 3, 2014
  • Panelist, "The 10 Secrets About Law School," Macaulay Honors College, New York City, April 29, 2013
  • Panelist, "Business & Law: The Tale of a Corporate Lawyer," Macaulay Business Club and Pre-Law Society, New York City, March 7, 2012