Taxation Section
The Taxation Section provides current information on federal and state tax issues that directly affect practitioners in Washington. It gives new attorneys with an interest in tax law an opportunity to meet and discuss mutual areas of concern with established practitioners. The Section assists in proposing and commenting on legislation and administrative rules affecting federal and state tax practice.
Through its website, list serve, and events throughout the year, the Taxation Section provides practical, up-to-date information regarding the Section's committees, activities, and other tax resources.
In accordance with the Section's bylaws, and with the exception of law students, an individual must be an active member of the Bar to join the Taxation Section.
Annual Report | Budget | Bylaws | Year in Review | DEI Committee | Elections | Taxation Section Committees | CLE Slide Decks | Paths Mentorship Program
Join Now
Page Navigation
The Taxation Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, their upcoming events and offerings, as well as information about the sections executive committee.
Upcoming ProgramsDEI CommitteeTaxation Section ScholarshipPaths Mentorship ProgramVolunteer Opportunities | CLE Slide DecksNewslettersExecutive CommitteeCommittee ChairsCommittee Meetings |
Upcoming Programs
Check back here for the latest on programs and offerings from the Taxation Section.
DEI Committee
Coming Soon!
Paths Mentorship Program
Coming Soon!
Taxation Section Scholarship
Information Coming Soon!
Volunteer Opportunities
In addition to taking on a case, Volunteer Attorneys have the following one-time opportunities via the UW Federal Tax Clinic:
- Tax Court Calendar: Dec. 18 assist a pro taxpayer in trying to resolve their Tax Court case with the IRS.
- Tax presentations to community: October 2023 through June 2024. Law students run tax presentations to community organizations. Volunteer attorney attends to give added advice.
If any of these sound of interest to you, please contact John Clynch at 206-616-6266 or clyncher@uw.edu.
If you have any questions or would otherwise like to get involved with the Pro Bono Committee, please contact Darin Jensen at 206-624-1230 ext. 175 or jensen@lasher.com.
Taxation Section CLE Slide Decks
Find the most recent CLE slide decks from the Taxation Section.
Newsletters
Head over to the Newsletter page to see past issues of Taxation News, the Taxation Section Newsletter.
Archived issues are available to section members upon request. To request an issue, please email sections@wsba.org.
Executive Committee
All positions begin Oct. 1, 2023, and end Sept. 30, 2024, unless otherwise stated.
Chair: Megan Tahl Chair-Elect: Cat Connell Immediate Past Chair: Kristi Richards Secretary: Jason Harn Treasurer: Alinsson A. Sierra *Nonvoting member | At-Large Members Young Lawyer Liaison*: Aimee Miller (2022–2024) Board of Governors Liaison*: Nam Nguyen (2023-2024) |
Committee Chairs
CLE Committee Co-Chairs: Communications Committee Chair: DEI Committee Co-Chairs: DOR Liaison Co-Chair: Estate and Gift Tax Co-Chairs: International Tax Co-Chairs: | IRS Liaison Co-Chair - IRS Office of Chief Counsel: IRS Liaison Co-Chair - Private Practice: Legislative Committee Co-Chairs: Pro Bono Committee Chair: Scholarship Committee Chair: State and Local Tax Committee Chair: Transactional Tax Committee Chair: Young Lawyer Committee Chair: |
Learn more about the Taxation Section Committees.
Executive Committee Meetings
The WSBA Taxation Section Executive Committee generally conducts meetings on the third Friday of each month, 8–9 a.m. Please contact committee members for specific details on their upcoming meeting dates and locations.
See the Executive Committee Meeting Minutes page for access to the previous meeting minutes.
Join Our List Serve
To join the section list serve and for general section questions, please send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org. For more information and to get involved with the section, please contact section Chair Megan Tahl.
