Beaufort Martin

Beaufort "Shawn" Martin, Esq., CPA, serves as the Associate General Counsel at Empower Brands since January 2023, following a tenure as Corporate Counsel at Liberty Tax Service from March 2016 to January 2023, where responsibilities included drafting and negotiating various agreements and leading the acquisition of accounting firms. Prior experience includes Corporate Counsel at PRA Group, where Martin managed vendor contracts and leases, and a role as Associate at Hirschler Fleischer, handling business contracts and providing tax advice. Early career experience includes positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Philip Morris USA, and Ernst & Young, focusing on tax strategy, financial reporting, and audit procedures. Martin holds a law degree from William & Mary Law School and two degrees in accounting.