Kutak Rock Has Hired Three Tax Credit Professionals
The law firm added new members to its tax credit team across its Washington, D.C., and Springfield, Missouri, offices.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Kutak Rock has expanded its national tax credit practice by hiring Megan K. Palmer, Robert E. Petrowsky, and Steven Dinolfo. The new hires will support the firm in navigating evolving federal tax credit regulations.
Why it matters
Recent shifts in federal tax credit legislation have created a complex landscape for legal practitioners. Expanding the firm's expertise in equity, transfer, and debt markets allows Kutak Rock to better serve clients impacted by these policy changes.
The firm expanded its professional headcount by three across multiple offices. This follows previous hires in May and July, bringing total recent additions to five professionals.
The players
Kutak Rock
Kutak Rock is a national law firm providing legal services in finance, corporate law, and litigation.
Megan K. Palmer
Megan K. Palmer is an attorney with two decades of legal experience who previously served at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
Robert E. Petrowsky
Robert E. Petrowsky is a new hire for the firm's Springfield office who previously practiced at Ellis, Ellis, Hammons & Johnson.
Steven Dinolfo
Steven Dinolfo is a tax credit professional joining the firm's Washington, D.C., office.
The details
Megan K. Palmer and Steven Dinolfo joined the Washington, D.C., office, while Robert E. Petrowsky began his role in the Springfield, Missouri, location. The firm intends for this expansion to bolster its capacity within tax credit equity, transfer, and debt markets.
Timeline
May 2026: Robin Mahapatra joined the Washington office.
July 2026: Amanda Cooper joined the Atlanta office.
October 6, 2026: Kutak Rock announced the hiring of three new staff members.
Market Landscape
Kutak Rock is positioning itself to capture increased demand in the legal sector caused by shifting federal tax credit policies. This move reflects a broader trend of firms aggressively scaling specialized tax practices to compete for complex equity and debt market transactions.
For clients, this expansion signifies increased availability of legal counsel regarding tax credit equity and debt strategies. These appointments may streamline service delivery for corporations and investors navigating recent changes to federal tax law.
The takeaway
Firms are increasingly prioritizing expertise in federal tax credit law to keep pace with rapid legislative changes. Professionals seeking to stay competitive in this field should focus on mastering the complexities of tax credit transfer and debt market regulations.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bond Buyer.
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