Biography

TJ Wilkinson advises clients on the tax implications of their business decisions, helping them build structures that are both tax-efficient and compliant across a range of transactions and industries. His practice covers mergers and acquisitions, distributions, entity formation, qualified small business stock, private equity investments, capital structure, loans, equity compensation plans, and the implications of new legislation. 

Before joining Shulman Rogers, TJ practiced at a large international law firm where he developed a broad business perspective that shapes how he advises clients today: not just on the legal question in front of them, but on how a decision fits into the bigger picture of their enterprise. He also brings a background in software development, which informs how he thinks about technology’s role in his clients’ businesses and how he uses technology in his own practice. 

TJ leads the firm’s Information Systems Group and earned degrees from Harvard University (A.B.), Columbia Law School (J.D.), and New York University School of Law (LL.M.). He is an active member of the American Bar Association. 

Recognition

  • Bethesda Magazine Top Attorney, 2025-2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Potomac, MD, Corporate Law, 2025-2027

Professional & Community Affiliations

  • Story Tapestries, Member, Advisory Board; former Chair of Board of Directors
  • DC One Club, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member

Seminars & Speaking Engagements

  • Section 83(b): Tax Planning for Equity Compensation, MACPA Advanced Tax Institute, Baltimore, MD, November 2025
  • IRC Section 83(b) Election for Restricted Property: New Form 15620, Advantages and Risks of Making the Election, Strafford (A BARBRI Company), Webinar, September 2025
  • IRC Section 83(b) Election for Restricted Property: Making the Election, Advantages and Risks, Strafford Webinar, July 2024
  • Benefits for Lawyers of Adopting New Technologies, LTH Innovation and Tech-Enabled Lawyering Conference, New York, NY, September 2023
  • Tax Credits & Savings Opportunities Triggered by COVID-19, Webinar
  • Qualified Disaster Relief Payments under IRS Section 139…how they can help your Employees, Webinar

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