Samuel Buckmelter

Samuel Buckmelter is an Associate in the Tax, Employment & Benefits group at Ropes & Gray in Boston. He holds both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws from Boston University School of Law, demonstrating deep expertise in the field. He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar and began his current role in the Fall of 2023.

Samuel has shown a strong commitment to public service, having interned with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel and the Government Accountability Project. He expressed satisfaction in performing substantive legal work for clients who took a stand for what is right, highlighting his interest in ethical advocacy and accountability.

Unique fact: His appointment to the prestigious IRS Chief Counsel Honors Program was rescinded due to an Executive Order.