Daniel Mudd

Mr. Mudd’s practice focuses on state and local tax planning, controversy and incentives matters, including property tax, sales tax, excise tax, income tax, employment tax and local business tax, particularly for manufacturers. He also advises clients in the alcohol industry on various matters, including federal and state tax, incentive, licensing and regulation issues.

Daniel is a leader in the firm’s Manufacturing Industry Team, including heading up its Consumable & Regulated Goods subteam which oversees all alcohol, tobacco, hemp, cannabis, food, and beverage clients. He is also a member of the firm’s Technology and Innovation Committee and its Blockchain subteam due to his experience with e-commerce, digital products, cryptomining and other technology-based products and businesses.

Prior to his legal career, Daniel worked for the Kentucky Senate President’s Office during multiple legislative sessions, where he gained experience in the legislative process and the political landscape in Frankfort. From this experience, he regularly works with clients, lobbyists and legislators on tax and industry-specific legislation.

Beyond his practice, Daniel has quickly risen to obtain a prominent leadership role throughout the Bar and the community, including currently serving multiple national and local professional and industry organizations, such as the ABA State and Local Tax Committee, Independent SALT Alliance, Greater Louisville Inc.’s (GLI) Business Competitiveness Committee and GLI’s Tax Reform Task Force, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, Kentucky Distillers’ Association, American Distilling Institute, and Kentucky Wholesale Distributors Association, to name a few. Previously, he served as the Chairman of the Tax Sections for both the Kentucky Bar Association and the Louisville Bar Association. He also helped found a local giving circle, [give 502], among other philanthropic activities. For these efforts, Daniel is recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in Tax and was selected for Business First’s 2019 Forty Under 40 Award as well as the New Face of Philanthropy Award by NFocus Magazine for his work in the community.