Holland & Knight Expands Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Practice with Addition of Alexandra Mitchell in Seattle
SEATTLE (April 21, 2026) – Holland & Knight has expanded its Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Practice Group with the addition of Alexandra Mitchell as a partner in Seattle. Ms. Mitchell was previously a principal and national leader of the Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Group in RSM's Washington National Tax office. Prior to this, she was a managing director in KPMG's Washington National Tax office.
Ms. Mitchell brings two decades of experience advising tax‑exempt organizations, institutional clients and private wealth principals on complex federal tax matters. Her practice focuses on exempt organization structuring, charitable giving, IRS examinations, private letter rulings and philanthropic planning for high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, investment funds, private foundations, educational institutions and healthcare systems. Earlier in her career, Ms. Mitchell practiced tax and nonprofit law at two large international law firms in Washington, D.C.
"We are pleased to welcome Alexandra to the Firm," said Jonathan Blum, chair of Holland & Knight's Tax‑Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Practice Group. "Her depth of technical knowledge and extensive experience advising exempt organizations and philanthropic clients will strengthen our practice and support the growth of our group, particularly in Seattle. In addition, her ability to support cross-practice collaboration, particularly with private wealth, healthcare and institutional clients, will be of great value."
"I am excited to join Holland & Knight and work with a team that is deeply engaged in advising tax‑exempt organizations and philanthropic clients," Ms. Mitchell said. "The Firm's nationally recognized private wealth platform and extensive relationships with leading tax-exempt organizations and family offices provide an excellent opportunity to work on complex and cutting-edge tax matters."
Ms. Mitchell received a J.D. degree from The George Washington University Law School, an LL.M. degree in Taxation from New York University School of Law and a B.A. degree from Georgetown University.