Chris J. Sheldon Email & Phone Number

7033 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 200 Scottsdale, AZ 85254

• Active tax controversy legal practice dealing with local, state and federal audits, criminal investigations, IRS collections, and civil and criminal tax litigation in Arizona courts, the United States Tax Court and.
• Presenter: IRS Collections–How to Resolve Problems, Dallas CPA Society Convergence, 2013
• Presenter: IRS Chief Counsel Lecture Series – An Overview of Civil Fraud, 2013
• Presenter: Boot Camp, The Mock Trial, Tax Alliance Conference, 2012Honors and Awards:
• IRS Lucite Litigation Award, 2011
• IRS Litigation Excellence Medallion, 2010

Dallas, TX

• Provided technical guidance and supervisory oversight of all litigation and advisory activities performed by trial practice group, which includes representing the IRS in the U.S. Tax Court and local bankruptcy courts.
• Served as the primary advisor to the Area Counsel on all… Show more
• Served as the primary advisor to the Area Counsel on all management and legal matters within the trial practice group’s jurisdiction.
• Provided internal and external training, including external speaking presentations regarding IRS practice and procedure.
• Acted as a liaison between the Office of Chief Counsel and IRS Appeals, Exam and Collection for issues and cases under the trial group’s jurisdiction.
• Reviewed and coordinate assignments and priorities in coordination with Area Counsel objectives and directives.

Phoenix, AZ

• Conducted all aspects of significant case management, trial preparation and litigation, including: witness interview and examination, expert witness procurement and preparation, analysis of law and hazards of.
• Provided technical and legal support in Appeals Mediation and Fast Track.
• Provided formal and informal advice and case development assistance to Appeals Officers, Revenue… Show more
• Provided formal and informal advice and case development assistance to Appeals Officers, Revenue Agents, Revenue Officers and other IRS personnel.
• Coordinated and supervised promoter investigations.
• Provided internal training to Office of Chief Counsel Attorneys and IRS personnel.

Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, Pedrick Scholar

Activities and Societies: • Mohr, Hackett, Pederson, Blakley & Randolph, P.C., Law Clerk, 2003–2004 • The Honorable Charles G. Case, II.

B.S. Business Finance, Summa Cum Laude, Dean’S List, Regents Scholarship