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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

--Used video, phone, live chat, and email to professionally and empathetically address a wide variety of fast-paced, client-facing tax and technical questions--Quickly built rapport with clients from varying backgrounds, understanding and supporting their tax needs--Clearly and efficiently collaborated with other tax professionals, when necessary, to resolve outstanding client needs and concerns

Chicago, Illinois, United States

--Successfully managed the clinic's internal operations and employees following a large company restructure in fall 2020--Crafted and monitored clinic KPIs as they related to overarching Ladder Up company goals--Oversaw clinic's grant applications and reports (Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Lawyers Trust Fund, Chicago Bar Foundation); met with funders for site visits and grant application queries, ensured clinic operations met LITC guidelines, and attended LITC annual conferences--Coordinated and participated in U.S. Tax Court settlement events, working with IRS Counsel, IRS Taxpayer Advocate, and other tax clinics to host several events each year (in person and virtual)--Continued work as clinic's staff attorney in addition to the above role and responsibilities

Chicago, Il

--Managed day-to-day function of the Tax Clinic, including supervising and training interns, pro bono attorneys, and Public Interest Law Initiative fellows; maintaining the Clinic’s case management database; receiving, documenting, and triaging the Clinic’s large inflow of mail; and assisting with or performing other Director responsibilities as needed--Represented hundreds of taxpayers at all stages of tax controversy before the IRS, Illinois Department of Revenue, and U.S. Tax Court, saving low-income clients more than $2.3 million along with the recovery of over $100,000 in refunds--Attended all Chicago Tax Court trial sessions to advise unrepresented taxpayers on proper Tax Court procedure and the merits of their cases, often leading to the immediate case resolution--Developed, planned, and presented educational workshops, reaching thousands of small business owners, individual taxpayers, and legal aid staff

Chicago, Il

--Used CCH and online resources to research statutes, regulations, case law, and IRS administrative publications; drafted audit reconsideration letters, offer in compromise packages, state and federal tax returns, and other documents as needed--Worked directly alongside supervisor, ensuring smooth operation of office by observing meetings, drafting letters, managing files, and communicating with students, clients, and the IRS--For two consecutive summers, managed the office during supervisor’s two-week long business trips

Chicago, Il

--Researched and drafted judicial opinions; verified case law and statutes on briefs filed in court--Observed hearings, pre-trial conferences, and other court proceedings

Chicago, Il

--Researched case law, statutes, and legislative history for scholarly publication.--Communicated findings weekly; tailored research focus to meet the professor's needs.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Tau, International Philosophy Honors Society; Recipient of Academic Scholarship and Full Teacher.