Ariel joined Tax Analysts in 2012 and oversees the Tax Notes Federal publication through planning, editing, and guiding its overall direction as editor in chief. She maintains the product’s quality by rigorously evaluating articles for publication, establishing coverage priorities, and providing strong editorial leadership. Before joining Tax Analysts, she was a manager in the national tax office of RSM McGladrey. Ariel has a BA in international relations from Wellesley College and a JD and LLM in taxation from the University of Florida.