About Karen
Karen Tenenbaum was a distinguished tax attorney and certified public accountant based in Melville, New York. In 1996, she founded Tenenbaum Law, P.C., a firm dedicated to resolving complex tax issues for both individuals and businesses. The firm specializes in a variety of services, including federal and state audits, IRS appeals, and New York State Conciliation Conferences. Under her leadership, the firm became known for its commitment to client advocacy and effective tax resolution strategies. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her legal career. Tenenbaum earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brooklyn College in 1980, followed by her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 1983.
She further advanced her expertise by obtaining a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 1985. This extensive education gave her the knowledge necessary to handle the requirements of tax law, making her a advocate for her clients. Tenenbaum was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1984, starting her legal practice — In 1986, she gained admission to the U.S. Tax Court. That represent clients in federal tax matters. Her professional affiliations included membership in the Nassau County Bar Association.
She served as chair of the Tax Law Committee, and the Suffolk County Bar Association, where she was an active member of the Tax Law Committee. Additionally, she was a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association's Tax Section, further solidifying her reputation in the legal community. Beyond her legal practice, Tenenbaum was passionate about financial literacy. She co-founded Money Masters, Inc., an organization that provides financial education tools for children and parents through an engaging animated character named Walter the Vault. This initiative supports her empowering future generations with essential financial knowledge. Furthermore, she served as the inaugural chair of the financial literacy committee of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, Nassau Chapter, demonstrating her leadership in promoting financial education.
Tenenbaum's contributions to the field did not go unnoticed. She was recognized as a New York Super Lawyer in Tax Law for several consecutive years, highlighting her expertise and dedication. In 2022, Long Island Business News named her one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business, evidence of her impact on both the legal and business communities. Karen Tenenbaum passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 64. She is survived by her husband, Larry Tenenbaum, daughters Allison Rosenzweig and Stacie Dubnoff, and four grandchildren, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy and education in tax law.
