Here is associate Chris Lee in his Atlanta “Studio.”
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Happy Halloween from the Eversheds Sutherland SALT Team! Check out some of the wonderful costumes this year!
It’s an Incredible Halloween from Tony Massimo (Comcast).
It’s the Incredibles vs Zombies for Maria Todorova (Partner, Atlanta) and her family! 
Jonathan Feldman’s (Partner, Atlanta) family looks great as a Mushroom and Pepperoni Pizza, Princess Anna, a Shrimps Cheerleader and a Ninja (who had to take a power nap in a neighbors driveway after scoring all that candy!)
Chris Lee’s (Associate, Atlanta) clan came dressed as a Deer, Captain America and Fancy Nancy!
This little Ladybug is just too cute! Thanks for sharing, Charlie Kearns (Partner, Washington)! 
Not to be left out, some SALT Pets got in on the Halloween action. Check out Lexi the Goldfish (Jessica Eisenmenger, Associate, Washington) and Romeo the Zebra (Samantha Trencs, Associate, Washington).
Meet Teddy and Thai, the precious pooches of tax industry legend and former TEI president Neil Traubenberg and his wife, Joan. Sixteen-year-old Teddy and eight-year-old Thai were rescued from shelters and now hail from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (hometown of Georgia O’Keefe, for all you trivia buffs).
Teddy, a Yorkiepoo, was once small enough to fit in the palm of Neil’s hand. Now too “mature” for his puppy antics of snacking on carrots and barking at dogs on TV, Teddy’s favorite pastime is sleeping—he even barks to signal bedtime and waits for Neil before turning in for the evening.
Thai, a Schnoodle, is such a playful pup that the Traubenbergs fenced in their yard to provide the perfect arena for frequent games of tennis ball fetch. He is a true companion who waits by the door anytime Neil and Joan leave, and lays by the tub anytime Teddy gets a bath to be sure his brother is okay. Always the consummate greeter, Thai barks with excitement every time he sees people, even if they just briefly stepped into another room.
We are so excited to feature Teddy and Thai as our October Pets of the Month!
The signs that fall has arrived are everywhere: kids are back in school, Starbucks is promoting its pumpkin spice latte, and third quarter estimated taxes have been paid. Even though this weekend marks the official start of fall, some of us are still scrolling through pictures from our summer adventures. 
Associate Todd Betor and his wife, Michelle, spent part of the summer honeymooning in France. Before finding their inner Francophile, Todd and Michelle kicked off their trip with their friends’ wedding in London and idyllic Surrey. One of their trip highlights was biking throughout Ile de Ré, a small island off France’s western coast, where they stopped at coastal oyster shacks on their way to the beach. From there, Todd and Michelle rounded out their European honeymoon with stays in Bordeaux, Saint-Tropez, and Paris. Maybe Todd still has some French wine he could share with his colleagues.
Partner Todd Lard spent his summer vacation on a photo safari in Rwanda. After going on an African safari a few years ago, Todd and his partner, Brian, were inspired to visit another part of the continent. Rwanda is one of the few places in the world to see mountain gorillas in the wild and is devoting a lot of resources to protecting the wildlife. 
Todd remarked that the Rwandans were also some of the friendliest people he’s met on his travels. The highlight of the trip? Spending time with the gorillas in the wild, where Todd and Brian saw the oldest silverback in the park and a one-day-old baby gorilla. Todd was so inspired by his experience that he donated to Gorilla Doctors, an organization that provides medical care to the mountain gorillas. A true traveler, Todd is already looking ahead to a spring trip to Japan and a Canadian adventure to see the polar bears.
We hope the tale of two Todds inspires you to think about more than taxes.
From global tax planning to off-road driving adventures in the wilds of Pennsylvania – these women in tax rock! Counterclockwise from the driver, Carol Wuerffel of Ameren, Chanel Frazier of BlackRock, Sharon Heck of Intel and our very own Eversheds Sutherland SALT partner, Maria Todorova.
Meet Teyo, a mixed breed, part Boxer and part American bulldog owned by Karen Galdamez, Director of National and International Meetings at the Council On State Taxation (COST). Teyo has always exceeded his owners’ expectations. Karen recounts that when she and her family adopted Teyo at just 10 weeks old, the staff at Operation Paws for Homes (OPH) said that Teyo would be around 30 to 40 pounds. Teyo currently weighs 104 pounds, which has earned him the nickname, “Big Boy,” a moniker he answers to.
True to his nickname, Teyo loves to eat just about anything, but his favorite food is chicken and rice soup followed by ice cream as a close second. He’s also very crafty about getting treats. If he wants a dog treat, he sits in front of the cabinet where his food is stored, but if he wants a human treat, Teyo will park himself in front of the oven.
Teyo communicates his feelings in other ways, too. When Karen was packing for a recent trip, Teyo threw her already packed sweaters on the floor when she wasn’t looking. She later discovered he’d also chewed several buttons off her sweaters, as well. Teyo’s favorite way to communicate with his family is to snuggle. He doesn’t let his size deter him from being a lap dog, even with Karen’s niece. When he’s not snuggling, Teyo loves exploring the park. Teyo is currently undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma cancer, and his vet feels that, because Teyo is so young and strong, he’s a great candidate for his cancer to go into remission.
We’re sending Teyo and his family our warmest wishes for a speedy recovery!
We at the SALT Shaker are serious about our mission to shake things up in state and local tax, which is why we are launching SALT Society.
In addition to tracking legislation, analyzing cases and previewing upcoming presentations, we want to share the happenings that impact the lives of state and local tax practitioners. The SALT Society will allow us to not only celebrate your pets, but also to celebrate you!
Please share with us pictures from your personal events such as a vacation, a favorite hobby, a new baby, wedding news or a house move. We plan to share our important happenings as well.
Kicking things off are photos of Jeff Friedman‘s summer trip to Cuba with his daughter and Maria Todorova’s adventures with her family in Alaska.
Let us know how you spent your summer vacation!
