President nominates James R. Gadwood, a Miller & Chevalier lawyer, as IRS chief counsel

President Joe Biden has nominated James R. Gadwood to serve as chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service. Gadwood is currently a partner at Miller & Chevalier. Miller & Chevalier has previously represented former President Donald Trump in tax-related matters. The nomination places a lawyer from a firm with ties to Trump in a senior IRS role. Senate confirmation will be required before Gadwood can assume the position. Critics may question potential conflicts of interest given the firm's past work for Trump. The administration says Gadwood's qualifications are based on his tax law experience. The nomination will be reviewed alongside other Treasury appointments.