Dr. Victor Zonana

Professor

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Biography

Victor Zonana has devoted his professional life to various facets of tax law, serving as a full-time academician and practitioner at major law firms. Born and raised in Egypt, he immigrated to the United States in 1956, graduated from Hofstra College in 1961, and completed his law degree at New York University in 1964. His teaching career began over 40 years ago when he joined the NYU Law School faculty after a brief stint as a tax associate at a New York law firm. Zonana has taught a variety of tax courses in JD and graduate tax programs and served as the Deputy Tax Legislative Counsel at the Treasury Department during a sabbatical. He has held senior positions at notable law firms and has substantial experience advising private equity houses on structuring cross-border transactions. His recent interests focus on international taxation and private equity fund transactions.

Research Interests

Courses

International Tax International Tax II International Tax III Tax Policy Seminar Taxation International Business Transactions

Requirements for New York University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
First degree in law (JD or LLB) from an ABA-approved school or a foreign equivalent.
Application Checklist
  • Online application via LSAC
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Class Rank Statement
  • Recommendation Letter(s)
  • English Proficiency Test Score (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a general degree. Applicants from the 'Department of Law' typically enroll in the general LLM or one of the specialized LLM programs.