Speaking Engagement September 23-24, 2026

2026 COST 57th Annual Meeting

Event Detail
Kathleen S. Cornett
September 23-24, 2026
11:10 AM - 2:35 PM Central Standard Time
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel
San Antonio, TX

Kathleen Cornett and Laurin McDonald will be panelists during this conference hosted by Council on State Taxation.

Kathleen Cornett will speak on the panel, “From Addbacks to Tax Havens: The Evolution of State Anti-Avoidance Measures” on September 23 from 11:10 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Attendees will review the historical development of state addback statutes and tax haven provisions as tools to combat perceived base erosion and income shifting.

Laurin McDonald will speak on the panel, “Income Tax Case Law: Lessons from the Courts” on September 24 from 1:40 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. Attendees will learn how to evaluate risk, adjust tax positions proactively, and anticipate the next wave of corporate income tax litigation that will change longstanding interpretations.

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