Brian J. Kirkell

Brian J. Kirkell serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School while concurrently leading RSM's Washington National Tax State & Local Tax practice. His dual academic-professional role positions him as a key technical resource for national tax service lines across the United States.

His academic credentials include a BA from the University of Rochester and a JD from The George Washington University, providing the foundational legal expertise for his specialized work.

Mr. Kirkell's research and professional focus centers on Tax Law with deep specialization in State and Local Taxation. His work spans corporate taxation domains including sales and use tax compliance, property tax valuation, income/franchise tax structuring, and tax incentive optimization. He maintains rigorous daily tracking of state legislative developments and judicial precedents, translating complex tax changes into actionable client guidance through frequent publications and conference presentations.

Prior to his current positions, he built extensive industry experience managing state tax functions for a Fortune 500 corporation, developing tax consulting practices at mid-sized and Big Four accounting firms, and serving as legal editor for Tax Analysts—creating a practitioner-scholar profile that informs his academic instruction in State and Local Taxation.