Peter J. Connors, B.A., Catholic University; J.D., University of Richmond; LL.M (in Taxation), New York University School of Law; Senior Tax Accountant, Arthur Andersen & Co.; Attorney, Tax Department, Bondy & Schloss; Tax Manager, J.C. Penney & Co.; Senior Manager, KPMG; Principal and Director of International Capital Markets Tax Services, Ernst & Young LLP; Tax Partner, Baker & McKenzie (1995 to 2001); CPA (New York).