Lanie Thompson

Overview

Lanie Thompson is a Principal in Ryan’s Houston office, where she specializes in providing multijurisdictional transaction tax services, including representation, research, planning, and education. She leads a multistate practice serving more than 50 clients and managing over 150 engagements, advising Fortune 500 companies across industries such as manufacturing, utilities, chemical refining, and food production.

With more than 22 years of tax consulting experience, Lanie brings a disciplined, client-focused approach to complex transaction tax matters. In addition to her client responsibilities, she plays an active role in Firm leadership and talent development initiatives. Lanie frequently lectures and provides training for Ryan clients on transaction tax topics, reflecting her commitment to technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and practical application in multistate environments.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Texas A&M University

Certified Member of the Institute, Sales Tax, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Sales and Use Tax, Ryan, Houston Office

• Leads a multistate transaction tax practice serving Fortune 500 clients

• Oversees representation, planning, research, and education engagements

Director, Transaction Tax, Ryan, Houston Office

Manager, Ryan, Houston Office

Ryan Leadership Development Program

• Completed more than 80 hours of multidisciplinary leadership training

Ryan Talent Management Advisory Council

Ryan Talent Retention Committee

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation