Luis E. Sánchez, Jd/Tax Ll.M. Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Conduct tax research and draft memoranda in response to tax preparer inquiries on complex international tax law and procedure issues, to facilitate tax return preparation, enhancing accuracy and compliance.

The Law Office of Eloy Aguirre is an Immigration and Nationality Law practice.• Researched issues and drafted legal briefs on immigration matters related to Form I-601A: Waivers and drafted cover letters for Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver of Ground of Inadmissibility.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Conduct tax research and draft memoranda in response to tax preparer inquiries on complex international tax law and procedure issues, to facilitate tax return preparation, enhancing accuracy and compliance.

London, Gb

Conducted tax due diligence and drafted reports for high-value buy-side M&A transactions, ensuring informed decision-making. Identified and assessed tax risks in federal, state, and indirect tax returns and audits, delivered strategic recommendations to mitigate tax liabilities and reduce audit risks. Analyzed financial statements, unearthing nuanced state and local tax exposures tied to state income, franchise, gross receipts, sales and use, employment, and real/personal property taxation. Performed tax research and drafted memoranda on product/services taxability, nexus, apportionment, and exemptions. Developed tax models to assess sales tax exposures across Sales by State datasets, calculating accurate sales tax reporting obligations. Prepared federal income tax returns (Form 1065) for REITs.

The Law Office of Eloy Aguirre is an Immigration and Nationality Law practice.• Researched issues and drafted legal briefs on immigration matters related to Form I-601A: Waivers and drafted cover letters for Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver of Ground of Inadmissibility.

The mission of the Department of Police Accountability (DPA) is to promptly, fairly, and impartially investigate complaints against San Francisco Police Officers, make policy recommendations regarding police practices, investigate all officer-involved shootings, and conduct periodic audits of the San Francisco Police Department.Law Fellow, Julius Turman Fellowship• Drafted sustained reports for police misconduct investigations based on evidence review (i.e., body-worn camera footage, interviews, text messages, etc.). Performed document review, including redaction, and organization for relevance, privilege, and confidentiality, resulting in prompt response to document production requests. Researched policy proposals to align police policies with the law, best practices, and community values.

Reviewed citations for dozens of articles for publication. Assigned articles to staff, reviewed staff citations, and provided suggestions for improvement.

The Natural Resources Journal (NRJ) is published by the University of New Mexico School of Law and is an international, interdisciplinary forum devoted to the study of natural and environmental resources. The Journal is policy oriented, and seeks to overcome the isolation of scholars in various disciplines who are concerned with natural and environmental resources.• Reviewed citations for dozens of articles for publication.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Us

Conducted client interviews to identify legal issues and provide referrals. Researched and drafted legal memoranda/pleadings on family, consumer protection, and criminal law. Managed motions practice, presented oral arguments during child custody and divorce hearings and appeared for felony arraignment at tribal court.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Researched issues and drafted legal memoranda on PG&E’s bankruptcy, energy, telecommunications, data, and privacy matters, resulting in Outdoor Public Warning System’s temporary closure and energy efficiency plan. Collaborated on planning and strategy, to develop proposal for acquisition of PG&E’s local power lines. Provided legal support to SF Public Utilities Commission, Department of Technology, and other departments.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, Us

Researched issues and drafted legal memoranda, briefs and motions on real estate, Inspection of Public Records Act (motion to quash a subpoena duces tecum), environmental compliance, energy, and other similar matters. Penned copious notes for depositions, mediations, hearings, trial, and pre-trial conferences. Assisted with client preparation for a global mediation conference on a multi-million-dollar construction case.

Provided direct legal immigration services, assisting clients with residency, citizenship, work permits, U Visas, asylum, and SIJS cases. Drafted client declarations and prepared witnesses. Delivered interpretation services to facilitate effective legal representation, bridging language barriers for Spanish-speaking clients. Prepared applications for immigration benefits, submitting and mailing petitions to Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) or Executive Office of Immigration Review (Immigration Court). Managed calendars, correspondence, and maintained client files and documentary evidence. Utilized QuickBooks for financial management, processing payments, creating new client accounts and invoices, and deposited checks and cash, enhancing operational efficiency and financial management.

Provided direct legal immigration services, assisting clients with residency, citizenship, work permits, U Visas, asylum, and SIJS cases. Drafted client declarations and prepared witnesses. Delivered interpretation services to facilitate effective legal representation, bridging language barriers for Spanish-speaking clients. Prepared applications for immigration benefits, submitting and mailing petitions to Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) or Executive Office of Immigration Review (Immigration Court). Managed calendars, correspondence, and maintained client files and documentary evidence. Utilized QuickBooks for financial management, processing payments, creating new client accounts and invoices, and deposited checks and cash, enhancing operational efficiency and financial management.

Managed finances and developed sustainable sector budget for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years. Implemented systematic procedure for collecting chapter-related payments and debt management. Developed, implemented and managed fundraising, resulting in over $6000 fundraised over two-year term. Regularly audited and reported on chapter and sector finances, expedited all reimbursements/payments for sector expenses, allocated funds to sector events, ensuring transparency and accountability, to assist 12 chapters in 3 regions (Northern California, Oregon, Idaho). Along with the Executive Board, led the sector to one of its most successful periods, earning the National Sector of the Year Award (2013). Organized the 2012 and 2013 Awards Banquet, and First Annual 2011 (University of Idaho) and Second Annual 2012 Northwest Conference (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) via market research, negotiating with vendors, to book hotel rooms, ballrooms, catering, parking, etc. Provided financial management training via Financial Management & Fundraising Workshops. Facilitated monthly sector meetings and encouraged chapters to plan community service, social, and fundraising events. Participated in community service events, such a tamale making party for a workers rights organization’s fundraiser (Sacramento), “American Heart Association Nickel Drive,” school cleaning (Fresno), and holiday gift donations to foster kids.

East Bay Sanctuary is dedicated to the support, protection, and advocacy of the rights of immigrants and refugees. We provide refugees and immigrants with a variety of low cost or free legal services, such as assistance with asylum applications, renewing work permits, adjusting status (from asylum seeker, to resident, to citizen), adding family members to a case, and answering questions.• Managed and assisted refugees with procedures for asylum, residency, citizenship, and work permits.• Interpreted for asylum-seekers during affirmative asylum interviews; prepared and translated client declarations.• Achieved asylum for over 97% of clients fleeing various forms of persecution.

Ll.M., Taxation

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Ethnic Studies, 2010