Tia Wallach Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma

Boston

Boston

Hartford, Ct

Represented low-income taxpayers before the I.R.S. under supervision of clinic director. Worked on various tax issues including: drafting and submitting Offer in Compromise to the I.R.S.; negotiating settlement of tax liability to include unreimbursed employee business expenses; drafting and submitting request for audit reconsideration arguing that clients' dependency exemptions were wrongfully disallowed; investigating cost basis information on capital gains income for a tax dispute scheduled to appear in Tax Court; researching tax implications of a client's potential Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition; and arguing for penalty abatement on an issue involving the First Time Homebuyer's Credit.

Boston, Ma

Prepared annual due diligence certification for mutual funds vendor. Drafted Officer’s Certificate certifying contractual authority to enter into Futures Trading Agreement. Drafted report on Securities and Exchange Commission’s amendments to investment adviser registration requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. Assisted Corporate Counsel in contract dispute investigation and resolution regarding contractual obligations with vendor.

Proofed and edited articles for the American Business Law Journal and submission for other legal publications. Topics included employee privacy and electronic monitoring; the Sherman Act and professional sports leagues; the Regulatory Flexibility Act and potential improvements; and campaign contributions and the use of earmarking. Research topics included the American with Disabilities Act and education of twice-exceptional students, as well as trademark infringement remedies and the financial value of trademarks to firms.

Researched and analyzed various legal issues including health care privacy law and electronic discovery. Drafted memorandum regarding employee personal liability for unfair and deceptive trade practices claim. Assisted in research and drafting for article on disclaimers for gifts by will or inter vivos

Developed and implemented research methods for ongoing projects. Collected data for study of Taglit Birthright Israel participants and formulated final coding system for the study.

Assisted Institute Director with research projects including potential articles for law journals. Worked with Administrative Assistant in managing database of over 7,000 contacts and organizing media archives.

Managed case files of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar and Sudan. Conducted orientation and facilitated Department of Social Services intakes for newly arrived refugees. Prepared for arrival by purchasing clothes, food, and arranging housing.

Maintained voter identification database with over 300,000 entries. Scheduled fundraising events, conducted donor research and compiled spreadsheets.

J.D, Certificate In Tax Studies

Connecticut Law Review: Vol. 43 Member Vol. 44 Notes & Comments Editor Vol. 45 Senior Associate Editor Awarded CALI Award for Excellence.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Activities and Societies: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Professor Robert Bird

B.A, Cum Laude, Politics, American Studies, Economics

Activities and Societies: Brandeis University Student Union, Undergraduate Department Representative