Caryl Stephens Johnson - Newport News

Caryl Stephens Johnson, a senior attorney with Harrell & Chambliss, is a graduate of Tufts University (B.A), New School University (M.A.) and the University of Richmond School of Law (J.D.). Ms. Johnson is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. Ms. Johnson’s practice areas include public finance, corporate law and tax. Prior to joining H&C, Ms. Johnson’s practice focused on tax exempt financing for educational institutions, not-for-profits, health care facilities, developers and manufacturers. Ms. Johnson has served as bank counsel, underwriters’ counsel and bond counsel on complex financing structures including variable rate demand bonds, private placements, public offerings and 265(b) transactions. In addition, Ms. Johnson has experience working for clients who have tax controversies with federal and state taxing authorities. Ms. Johnson’s prior work experience includes serving as an associate with Kaufman & Canoles, as Assistant Vice President of the Financial Services Corporation of New York City, program administrator of the New York City Industrial Development Authority, Vice President of DSL Capital Corporation, financial advisor to the Virginia Small Business Development Authority’s pooled bond program, and budget analyst and regulatory policy analyst for the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Planning and Budget.