About Alexander “Zan” Schindler
Alexander “Zan” Schindler serves as corporate and tax counsel to private foundations, public charities, and other tax-exempt entities facing complex legal and tax issues. He also works with philanthropists and entrepreneurs across the United States to accomplish major charitable initiatives, design long-term governance and succession structures, and enhance philanthropic impact through strategic grantmaking initiatives and program related investments. Zan has extensive experience advising tax-exempt organizations engaging in strategic transactions, including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings. He regularly provides counsel on the operational complexities of 501(c)(3) organizations, including governance, compensation, grantmaking (both international and domestic), unrelated business taxable income, and Form 990 reporting.
Prior to joining Brown & Streza, LLP, Zan represented clients exclusively in tax controversy and litigation matters, successfully representing both individuals and businesses in the United States Tax Court and administratively before various state tax agencies.
Zan earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon and his Juris Doctor from Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law. Zan is admitted to practice law in California as a member of the California State Bar.
Professional Background
Brown & Streza, LLP, Irvine, California
Associate, 2021-Present
Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP, Santa Ana, California
Associate, 2018-2020
Law Clerk, 2017-2018
Los Angeles Superior Court, Burbank, California
Judicial Extern for the Honorable Robert P. Applegate, 2016
Juris Doctor, Chapman University, School of Law, 2018
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government, University of Oregon, 2015
Publications
California Lawyers Association California Tax Lawyer Magazine, Volume 30, Number 1, 2021
- Co-author, Modification of California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1755(a) to Provide Minimum Holding Periods for Surrender of Property Subject to Levy from Financial Institutions
California Lawyers Association Taxation Section Sacramento Delegation Paper, 2019
- Co-author, Modification of California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1755(a) to Provide Minimum Holding Periods for Surrender of Property Subject to Levy from Financial Institutions
