Partner at Baker & McKenzie LLP
Drew Crousore — recognized as a leading lawyer in Chambers USA — works primarily on corporate taxation matters. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Mr. Crousore served as member of the Internal Revenue Service’s District Counsel office. His experience includes acting as lead trial in a number of domestic and international cases in the United States Tax Court. Mr. Crousore is a member of the American Bar Association (Section on Taxation) and the State Bar of California.
Baker McKenzie LLP
Palo Alto, California
Mr. Crousore focuses his practice on tax controversies involving a wide range of issues — from transfer pricing to the research and development of credit. Mr. Crousore also advises US and international tax examiners during tax audits.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Chief Counsel
(appointed)
July 2025
Represented Seagate Technology, Inc. v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2000-388 (2000), T.C. Memo 2000-261 (2000). Represented Electronic Arts, Inc. v. Commissioner, 118 T.C. No. 13 (2002). Represented Adobe Systems, Inc. v. Commissioner, T.C. No. 3441-01 . Represented Autodesk, Inc. v. Commissioner, T.C. No. 23079-97. Represented Veritas Software Corporation & Subsidiaries, Symatec Corporation (Successor in Interest to Veritas Softwared Corporation & Subsidiaries) v. Commissioner, T.C. No. 12075-06.
The San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal
July 2025
Baker & McKenzie LLP North America Tax Practice Group Newsletter
December 2011