Paula Edmonds brings a thoughtful, client-first perspective to LSL’s Tax & Advisory team, combining technical insight with a genuine desire to help people succeed. She approaches tax work with curiosity and a problem-solver’s mindset.

Paula specializes in construction and real estate clients and enjoys digging into the details of their projects and portfolios—identifying what needs to be reported today and what can be more strategically deferred for the future. Her work often includes preparing for major transactions, coordinating cost segregation opportunities, and evaluating §263A requirements so clients understand exactly how their investments affect their tax picture. Paula considers it a blessing to work alongside great people and to play a part in helping clients achieve their goals.

Paula’s accounting career took a non-traditional, purpose-driven path. After earning her degree in accounting from Arizona State University, she worked in private industry and served as a campus minister at ASU, mentoring students with the same patience and analytical thinking she brings to her clients today. She later stepped away from the profession to raise her five children and returned to the workforce over eight years ago as part of the tax team at Morrison, Clark & Company. In December 2025, she became a senior tax manager at LSL, where she is a trusted resource for clients.

Paula’s love for accounting runs deep—it spans three generations. Her grandfather was an accountant, her father a CPA, and she’s proud to see the family tradition continue with her daughter now entering the profession. For Paula, that legacy inspires more than technical precision; it fuels her commitment to serving clients with integrity, clarity, and real impact.

Off the clock… Paula’s world is full of family, activity, and a lot of heart. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her five children and also cares for her sister who has Down Syndrome. You may find her at her sister’s game or practice for soccer, basketball, bocce ball, or driving to some other Special Olympics event. Her family loves pets, so she may have four dogs and two cats around for holidays and other family celebrations.

Professional & Civic Involvement

Firm Member, PrimeGlobal
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Education

B.S. in Accountancy – Arizona State University

M.A. in Campus Ministry – Denver Seminary