Sidebar Advisors
A podcast exploring the careers, choices and strategies shaping today’s legal landscape.
Hosted by Niraj Chhabra, each episode explores the intersection of law, career growth, and financial decision-making. Through conversations on leadership, professional development and business building, we unpack the moments that define success.
For those thinking about what’s next or looking to grow and feel more fulfilled in their current role, these conversations offer a thoughtful look at building a meaningful and successful career in and around the legal world.
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Larry Pon: Tax Planning for Attorneys Entering 2026
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As the year closes and a new tax landscape takes shape, attorneys can’t afford to rely on outdated assumptions about withholdings, deductions, or firm structures.
In this episode of The Sidebar Advisors Podcast, Niraj Chhabra sits down with Larry Pon, CPA/PFS, CFP®, a nationally recognized tax expert, to break down what the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and recent tax changes actually mean for lawyers heading into 2026.
Whether you’re an associate adjusting withholdings, a newly elevated partner navigating K-1 income and buy-ins, or a firm owner evaluating deductions and SALT limitations, Larry offers clear, practical guidance grounded in real-world scenarios.
They discuss:
• The common tax trap new partners fall into
• Why tax planning, not tax prep, is essential for attorneys
• Changes affecting pass-through entities, SALT limitations, and more
• How high-earning attorneys should think about cash flow, estimated payments, and surprises
• Law firm owners using student loan repayment contributions as a talent recruiting and retention tool
This is a timely, actionable conversation for any lawyer who wants to start 2026 with clarity instead of regret.
🎧 Listen now on the Sidebar Advisors Podcast.