“You want people to be themselves. You're going to get the most productivity, the most career longevity from somebody that's happy about being where they are,” says De Lon Harris.

In celebration of Pride Month, Skadden tax senior advisor De Lon Harris joins Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor on “GILTI Conscience,” where he discusses his life and career as a gay professional. De Lon talks about his 30-plus years at the IRS and the different roles he took on, as well as his experience as a gay person working in government service. He also touches on mentorship, including the importance of seeking diversity in mentors.

Name: De Lon Harris

What he does: De Lon Harris is the Senior Advisor for Tax Resolution Strategies at Skadden. With more than three decades of experience at the IRS, De Lon Harris counsels clients on a wide range of tax controversy matters.

Organization: Skadden

Words of wisdom: “You can't truly be happy if you're not comfortable in the workplace or you're not being exactly who you need to be.”

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