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Webinar: Careers in Tax Law
August 5, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Young tax practitioners and aspiring students are invited to a career panel organized by the FBA’s Younger Lawyers Division and Section on Taxation. A panel of tax practitioners will speak about the nature of their jobs, their experience in different areas of tax law, and what young tax professionals and aspiring students might expect from a career in tax law.
Presented by the Section on Taxation & Younger Lawyers Division
Registration is Closed
Panelists
Roger Mahon (Moderator)
Roger Mahon is an Attorney Advisor to the Honorable Juan F. Vasquez at the United States Tax Court. He previously worked as an associate at a small law firm representing clients in tax controversy matters. Roger received his LL.M in Taxation from New York University School of Law and his J.D. from Boston College Law School.
Dan Davidson
Dan is an experienced courtroom advocate, having appeared in court at all stages of criminal litigation, from arraignments to evidentiary hearings to sentencings. After receiving his J.D. cum laude from New York University School of Law in 2016, Dan was hired as a prosecutor by visionary District Attorney Kenneth P. Thompson.
His practice at Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP focuses on white-collar criminal defense and civil and criminal tax controversies. While Dan does not consider himself a tax lawyer, he is a perfect example of how non-tax lawyers must still have expertise in, as well as an understanding of, tax law, practice, and procedure.
Nick Zemil
Nick Zemil is a Director in PwC’s Washington National Tax Services group, specializing in international tax. Nick advises clients and local PwC teams on a variety of international tax planning and controversy issues arising from pre- and post-tax reform provisions, with a focus on outbound transactions. Prior to joining PwC, Nick was an associate with a large, international law firm. Nick is also an experienced adjunct professor, with a teaching focus in tax and accounting. In addition to teaching, Nick is a frequent speaker on international tax at various internal and external forums and has authored several publications on domestic and international tax issues.
Teisha Ruggiero
Teisha Ruggiero is an attorney with the IRS Office of Associate Chief Counsel (International), Branch 3, where she focuses on developing and drafting foreign tax credit guidance. Before joining the Chief Counsel’s office in July 2021, she worked at KPMG for seven years. While at KPMG she focused on the substantial statutory and regulatory changes to foreign tax credits and other international tax rules related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Teisha graduated from McGill University (BA), the London School of Economics (MSc in Comparative Politics), Brooklyn Law School (JD), and New York University School of Law (LLM).
Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration for this event will close August 4 at 2 PM ET.
Registration Fees
- Complimentary for FBA Members & Non Members
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CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
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Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.
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