Ivan A. Sacks

Ivan A. Sacks

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017
Awarded Practice Areas
Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Trusts and Estates
Ivan A. Sacks
Ivan A. Sacks
New York, NY
Works at
Withers

37 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Ivan Sacks is a private client lawyer and trusted advisor to international and domestic families of significant wealth. He became global Chairman of Withers Worldwide in July 2013. Ivan is also head of the firm’s Latin American Planning Group.Both in the US and in an international context, he counsels families and entrepreneurs on the structuring of their closely held business interests, family offices, and charitable foundations, the design and administration of trusts and estates, and comprehensive risk management, governance and succession planning. He also frequently advises banks and trust companies on fiduciary matters.
Works at
Withers

37 Best Lawyers awards

Withers logo

Locations

Education

  • Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1992
  • Columbia College (Columbia, SC), B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • New York, 1993

Court Admissions

  • Southern District of New York

Affiliations

  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York - Member
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Tax Law

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