Death of Arthur Gould

I am sorry to bring you news of the death of Arthur I. Gould, a prominent Washington, D.C. tax lawyer:

• Dykema Gossett (1994-2006)
• Mayer, Brown & Platt (1987-1994)
• Winston & Strawn (1963-1987)
• Trial Attorney, United States Department of Justice, Tax Division (1956-1962)

From the Washington Post obituary:

Mr. Gould served as lead tax lawyer on a number of transactions, including Beatrice Foods Company's acquisition of Esmark Corp., the acquisition of Beatrice by KKR and the spinoff of the Fisher-Price toy division by Quaker Oats Co. He published regularly, served on numerous legal advisory committees and taught at tax institutes and law schools.