Section on Taxation Round Table: Update on Bittner v. United States

This roundtable will address the recent Supreme Court oral arguments on annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act.

Presented by: Section on Taxation

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Elizabeth Kanyer, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP

Elizabeth practices in the areas of tax controversy and litigation. She represents clients involved in controversy with the IRS at all levels, including during examination, appeals, and litigation before the U.S. Tax Court, Court of Federal Claims, and U.S. District Court. Prior to joining Latham and Watkins, she was a Trial Attorney at the Department of Justice, Tax Division. She also clerked at the U.S. Tax Court for Judge Ronald Buch.

Samantha Skabelund, Associate, Crowell & Moring LLP

Samantha practices in the areas of tax controversy and litigation. She represents clients involved in controversy with the IRS at all levels, including during examination, appeals, and litigation before the U.S. Tax Court, Court of Federal Claims, and U.S. District Court. Prior to joining Crowell, Samantha clerked at the U.S. Tax Court for Judge John Colvin.

Edward Gonzales, Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Edward practices in the areas of tax controversy and litigation. He is a recent graduate of Duke University School of Law. Prior to law school, Edward was a trial clerk at the U.S. Tax Court.

Registration & Attendance Information 

Registration is Closed

Registration for this event will close Tuesday, December 6 at 2 PM ET.

Registration Fees

• FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

Ground Rules

Statements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.

No recording devices allowed.

FBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/for information on becoming a member.

Interested in Speaking? If you are interested in leading a future monthly call, please contact elizabeth.kanyer@lw.com or edward.gonzales@skadden.com.