Wayne E. Smith

Biography

Mr. Smith, a retired tax partner with Deloitte Tax LLP in Boston, practiced his craft with the firm for some 33 years.  During those years he served clients in a multitude of industries operating through a host of different legal structures.  Most recently he was a tax practice leader in their Tech-Venture Center serving venture-backed technology clients. In his practice he provided tax consultation services to large multinational corporations, early stage high technology clients, private equity firms and high net worth individuals.  He addressed matters dealing with alternative financings, corporate acquisitions/dispositions, compensation arrangements, estate planning and other business tax matters. Mr. Smith is a certified public accountant in Massachusetts. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the American Bar Association, and the Christian Legal Society. Mr. Smith has been a lecturer in the program since 2002.