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Alyssa H. Depew

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Alyssa Depew is a member of the firm’s Tax section. Her practice focuses on federal, state, and local tax planning as well as nonprofit organization formation and operation. Ms. Depew advises a wide variety of nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on matters regarding exempt status, unrelated business income, public charity and private foundation rules, governance, grantmaking, and compliance. She has considerable experience advising nonprofit organizations and private clients to navigate complex tax landscapes associated with planned giving and to structure business exit strategies that align with financial and philanthropic goals.

Education
  • Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, LLM, Taxation, with honors, 2019
    • Editorial Board for ABA’s The Tax Lawyer
    • Dean’s Full Scholarship Recipient
  • Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, JD, magna cum laude, 2018
    • Order of the Coif
    • Louisiana Law Review
    • CALI Awards in Bankruptcy, Property, Legal Research and Writing, and Elder Law
    • Chancellor’s Merit Full Scholarship Recipient
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho, BA Music Education, 2008
Experience
  • Judicial Intern for Judge Douglas Dodd, U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Middle District of Louisiana, 2017
  • Judicial Intern for Judge John W. deGravelles, U.S. District Court – Middle District of Louisiana, 2016
  • Utah
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Star: Tax (2023-2026)
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October 5, 2026 | News

Kirton McConkie Expands Exempt Organizations Practice with Addition of Ruth Madrigal

Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce that Ruth Madrigal, a nationally recognized advisor on tax-exempt organizations, has joined the firm’s Tax practice and Tax-Exempt Organizations group. Madrigal brings more than 25 years of experience advising charitable, educational, healthcare, governmental, and other non-profit organizations on complex tax, governance, and policy matters. Madrigal joins the firm […]

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September 9, 2026 | News

48 Kirton McConkie Attorneys Named on 2026 Mountain States Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Mountain States Super Lawyers named 48 Kirton McConkie attorneys on its 2026 list, including 35 as Rising Stars. Super Lawyers rates outstanding U.S. attorneys in more than 70 practice areas and bases acknowledgments on peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected as candidates through managing partner surveys, peer nominations, third-party feedback, or directly by […]

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January 6, 2026 | News

Congratulations to KM’s Newest Shareholders

At the end of 2025, Kirton McConkie welcomed the following four associates as shareholders: Jonathan Burt (Labor and Employment) Alyssa Depew (Tax and Estate Planning) Chris Sanders (Litigation) Austin Westerberg (Litigation) Each of these attorneys has demonstrated long-standing dedication to the firm, to their clients, and to their respective practices. This milestone reflects years of hard work and commitment, and it is well deserved. […]

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September 30, 2025 | News

48 Kirton McConkie Attorneys Selected as 2025 Mountain States Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Mountain States Super Lawyers recently named 48 Kirton McConkie attorneys on its 2025 list, including 30 as Rising Stars. Super Lawyers rates outstanding U.S. attorneys in more than 70 practice areas and bases the acknowledgments on peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. The Super […]

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July 12, 2024 | News

46 Kirton McConkie Attorneys Selected as 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Kirton McConkie attorneys have again been recognized on the 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers list. This year, 46 attorneys were selected, including 32 on the Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers rates outstanding U.S. lawyers from more than 70 practice areas based on peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer […]

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July 12, 2023 | News

Kirton McConkie Attorneys Named as 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers

Kirton McConkie is excited to have 39 attorneys honored on the 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers list, including 25 on the Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers rates outstanding U.S. lawyers from more than 70 practice areas based on peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. […]

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April 6, 2022 | News

Utah's 2022 Legal Elite: 49 Kirton McConkie Attorneys Honored Across 12 Categories

We’re excited to share that 49 Kirton McConkie attorneys are among this year’s Legal Elite as announced by Utah Business! These attorneys were recognized and acknowledged by their peers as leading legal experts across 12 practice areas. Each year, Utah Business surveys thousands of Utah State Bar members to identify lawyers whose services they would […]

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