Susan Markey
Partner, Attorney at Maslon LLP
About
Susan Markey, a partner at Maslon LLP, counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions. She also assists those clients with business formation and joint ventures. She counsels nonprofit organizations on business and tax issues. She assists clients with tax controversies, audits, and appeals. She structures the tax terms of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Susan Markey earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2007. She holds a 2004 B.A. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Chambers USA ranked her in Corporate/M&A for 2024 to 2026. Minnesota Lawyer listed her in Legal 250 for mergers and acquisitions in 2026. She applies her government and accounting experience when she counsels owners on a deal.
Who is a good fit for Susan Markey
- Business owners in a merger or acquisition who want counsel on the deal's tax structure.
- Companies forming a joint venture that need counsel on the venture's terms.
Education and admissions
- Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2007
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, B.A. in Political Science, 2004
- Bar admissions
- Minnesota
Recognition
- Ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/M&A, 2024-2026
- Legal 250, Mergers & Acquisitions Attorneys, Minnesota Lawyer, 2026
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented one of Minnesota's most prominent business persons in ongoing estate planning, nonprofit, and general tax planning matters.
- With respect to tax matters, has represented individuals and entities in contested tax disputes involving income tax, gift tax, estate tax, and sales tax.
- Formation of numerous nonprofits and qualification for IRS tax exempt status.
- Ongoing consultation and advice about governance and exemption issues.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional