We are excited to announce the addition of two Partners at The Blum Firm, Emily K. Seawright, J.D., and Lani Payne Sandu J.D., LL.M., as well as our new Senior Associate, Son T. Nguyen J.D., LL.M. Each of these professionals brings incredible talent, expertise, and dedication to our team.
We could not be more thrilled to have Emily, Lani, and Son at The Blum Firm! To learn more about each of them, read their bios below!
Emily K. Seawright, J.D., received her J.D. cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law. She earned a M.S. and a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University, achieving a 4.0 GPA in both degrees. Emily is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law and has been with The Blum Firm since 2015.
Lani Payne Sandu, J.D., LL.M., received her J.D., cum laude, from Southern Methodist University School of Law, and earned her LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. She graduated magna cum laude from Baylor University with a double major in Economics and International Business. Lani is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law. She previously worked as a Tax Associate at Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Denver, Colorado, and KPMG, LLP in Dallas. Lani has been with The Blum Firm since 2016.
Son T. Nguyen, J.D., LL.M., earned his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law and his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Texas at Arlington. Previously, Son worked as an M&A Tax Associate at KPMG, LLP, and as an M&A Tax Manager at Aprio, LLP. Son has been with The Blum Firm since 2021.