Aaron Pinegar

Commander
DISC Type : D

Partner at Jackson Walker LLP

Dallas, Texas, United States

Overview

Aaron Pinegar is an M&A and Tax Partner at Jackson Walker LLP, specializing in federal income tax planning for complex business transactions. A graduate of Columbia Law School, he is recognized as a go-to resource for transactional tax counsel. He is also the creator of the "M&A Tax Tips" newsletter, sharing weekly insights.

There is no publicly available information about Aarons personal life, hobbies, or interests outside of his legal practice. His professional profile is highly focused on his expertise in tax law and mergers and acquisitions.

He is frequently engaged by other lawyers and law firms across the country to serve as outside tax co-counsel for their clients transactions.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

Decisive

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

M&A Tax Strategy
His practice centers on tax-efficient structuring for M&A, divestitures, and reorganizations. He created the "M&A Tax Tips" newsletter to share insights on this topic.
Transactional Law
He advises clients on a wide range of business transactions, including joint ventures, financings, and restructurings, often serving as outside co-counsel to other firms.
Private Equity Transactions
His work frequently involves representing clients in sales to and investments from private equity buyers, as detailed in his firm's biography.

Media Appearances

Aaron has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2023
Partner at Jackson Walker LLP
3-2020 - 4-2023
Partner at Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLP
3-2018 - 3-2020
Special Counsel at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
10-2009 - 3-2018
Senior Associate at Baker Botts LLP
2007 - 2009
Associate at Sidley Austin

Education

2004 - 2007
Jurisdoctorate from Columbia Law School
1998 - 2004
BS from Brigham Young University

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Insights For Selling To Aaron

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aaron is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aaron

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aaron move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Aaron take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Aaron

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