People in Tax Podcast
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe People in Tax Podcast features interviews exploring the stories and careers of ABA Tax Section members, government officials, and others who influence, work in, or study tax law and policy. Our goal is to build community and encourage the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives in the tax law profession.
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Episodes
S02E18: Justin Miller
March 26, 2020 13:07 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBIn S02E18, James Creech and Justin Miller discuss explaining a complicated tax code to clients, speaking at tax meetings, and advice to students considering a career in the financial industry.
S02E17: Shanthy Balachanthrian
March 12, 2020 12:47 - 17 minutes - 24 MBIn S02E17, James Creech and Shanthy Balachanthrian discuss helping indigent taxpayers at a rural Florida tax clinic, the important role of the ABA Tax Section in supporting tax clinic professionals, and the benefits of clinic internships to law students.
S02E17: Shanthy Bala
March 12, 2020 12:47 - 17 minutes - 24 MBIn S02E17, James Creech and Shanthy Bala discuss helping indigent taxpayers at a rural Florida tax clinic, the important role of the ABA Tax Section in supporting tax clinic professionals, and the benefits of clinic internships to law students.
S02E16: Travis Thompson
February 27, 2020 13:39 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn S02E16, James Creech and Travis Thompson discuss getting into tax through a summer associate position, expanding a career through attending Tax Meetings and organizing panels, and the advent of the use of artificial intelligence in tax enforcement and
S02E15: Beverly Winstead
February 13, 2020 13:12 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBIn S02E15, James Creech and Beverly Winstead discuss cross-cultural lawyering, economic empowerment, the importance of mentoring, and getting involved in the ABA Tax Section.
S02E14: Eric Solomon pt2
January 29, 2020 14:36 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBIn S02E14, James Creech and Eric Solomon discuss managing the Treasury Department's Office of Tax Policy, the ABA Tax Section's important role in the tax system, and the need for the Tax Section to evolve to address future needs. (Part 2 of 2.)
S02E14: Eric Solomon Part 2
January 29, 2020 14:36 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBIn S02E14, James Creech and Eric Solomon discuss managing the Treasury Department's Office of Tax Policy, the ABA Tax Section's important role in the tax system, and the need for the Tax Section to evolve to address future needs. (Part 2 of 2.)
S02E13: Eric Solomon pt 1
January 23, 2020 14:30 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBIn S02E13, James Creech and Eric Solomon discuss identifying tax law as a career, work for the IRS and the Treasury Department, and the government's handling of the 2008 financial crisis.
S02E13: Eric Solomon Part 1
January 23, 2020 14:30 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBIn S02E13, James Creech and Eric Solomon discuss identifying tax law as a career, work for the IRS and the Treasury Department, and the government's handling of the 2008 financial crisis.
S02E12: Caroline Ciraolo Part 2
January 09, 2020 13:09 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIn S02E12, James Creech and Caroline Ciraolo discuss nationwide coordination of tax issues by the DOJ Tax Division, working in government, mentoring, and work-life balance. (Part 2 of 2.)
S02E12: Caroline Ciraolo part 2
January 09, 2020 13:09 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIn S02E12, James Creech and Caroline Ciraolo discuss nationwide coordination of tax issues by the DOJ Tax Division, working in government, mentoring, and work-life balance. (Part 2 of 2.)
S02E11: Caroline Ciraolo Part 1
January 03, 2020 15:42 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIn S02E11, James Creech and Caroline Ciraolo discuss working at a tax controversies law firm, involvement in the Tax Section, and the Department of Justice Swiss Bank Program.
S02E11: Caroline Ciraolo part 1
January 03, 2020 15:42 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIn S02E11, James Creech and Caroline Ciraolo discuss working at a tax controversies law firm, involvement in the Tax Section, and the Department of Justice Swiss Bank Program.
S02E10: William Schmidt
December 19, 2019 14:31 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBIn S02E10, James Creech and William Schmidt discuss helping the public navigate tax law, the challenges of low-income tax clinic work, and advice to starting a career in tax law and social justice.
S02E09: Roberta Mann
December 05, 2019 13:14 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBIn S02E09, James Creech and Roberta Mann discuss identifying students with interest in tax law, improving tax policy, getting involved in the Tax Section, and the Law Student Tax Challenge.
S02E08: Alex Parker
November 21, 2019 13:17 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIn S02E08, James Creech and Alex Parker discuss learning to become a trade news journalist, notable news stories, using social media to supplement broaden perspectives, and advice on how to become a trade news journalist.
S02E07: Christine Speidel
November 06, 2019 13:46 - 25 minutes - 35 MBIn S02E07, James Creech and Christine Speidel discuss tax law work helping victims of domestic violence, volunteering for the Tax Section Pro Bono and Tax Clinics Committee to advocate for better tax law administration, teaching tax law to clinic students.
S02E06: John Colvin
October 24, 2019 12:22 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBIn S02E06, James Creech and John Colvin discuss work on the Tax Section Committee on Government Submissions, the attractions of Tax Meetings, and taking a case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
S02E05: Caroline Bruckner
October 10, 2019 13:02 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn S02E05, James Creech and Caroline Bruckner discuss working on Capitol Hill, the tax code and women business owners, the need for data and practitioner perspectives to inform tax policy, and the social impact of tax policy.
S02E04: Andy Grewal
September 26, 2019 12:45 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBIn S02E04, James Creech and Andy Grewal discuss working in academia, disagreeing respectfully on social media, teaching tax law, and the shortfalls of the tax code.
S02E03: Alison Helland
September 12, 2019 12:43 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn S02E03, James Creech and Alison Helland discuss the atmosphere of involvement at Tax Section meetings, the practice of helping business owners with estate and succession planning, using Tax Section meetings to stay current, and the benefits of volunteering within the Section.
S02E02: Keith Fogg Part 2
August 29, 2019 13:30 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBIn S02E02, James Creech and Keith Fogg discuss the advantages of ABA Tax Section membership,the quality of Tax Section programming, taxpayer uptake of LITC services, and advice to young lawyers. (Part 2 of 2.)
S02E02: Keith Fogg part 2
August 29, 2019 13:30 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBIn S02E02, James Creech and Keith Fogg discuss the advantages of ABA Tax Section membership,the quality of Tax Section programming, taxpayer uptake of LITC services, and advice to young lawyers. (Part 2 of 2.)
S02E01: Keith Fogg Part 1
August 22, 2019 12:49 - 18 minutes - 26 MBIn S02E01, James Creech and Keith Fogg discuss working in the IRS Chief Counsel office, transitioning to teaching, clinical law, and blogging. (Part 1 of 2.)
S02E01: Keith Fogg part 1
August 22, 2019 12:49 - 18 minutes - 26 MBIn S02E01, James Creech and Keith Fogg discuss working in the IRS Chief Counsel office, transitioning to teaching, clinical law, and blogging. (Part 1 of 2.)
S01E06: Karen Hawkins Part 2
August 08, 2019 13:17 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBIn S01E06, James Creech and Karen Hawkins discuss working with Tax Court judges, building a practice through networking at Tax Section, and advice on how to take advantage of speaking opportunities. (Part 2 of 2.)
S01E06: Karen Hawkins part 2
August 08, 2019 13:17 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBIn S01E06, James Creech and Karen Hawkins discuss working with Tax Court judges, building a practice through networking at Tax Section, and advice on how to take advantage of speaking opportunities. (Part 2 of 2.)
S01E05: Karen Hawkins Part 1
August 01, 2019 14:10 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIn S01E05, James Creech and Karen Hawkins discuss the launch of the pro bono calendar call program, the first 6015(f) standalone case, and the legislative response. (Part 1 of 2.)
S01E05: Karen Hawkins part 1
August 01, 2019 14:10 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIn S01E05, James Creech and Karen Hawkins discuss the launch of the pro bono calendar call program, the first 6015(f) standalone case, and the legislative response. (Part 1 of 2.)
S01E04: Amy Spivey
July 18, 2019 14:20 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBIn S01E04, James Creech and Amy Spivey discuss attending a tax meeting for the first time, learning about pro bono work, running a low-income taxpayer clinic, cohosting a tax radio show, running calendar calls, and supporting the Tax Assistance Public Service endowment.
S01E03: Jonathan Strouse
July 08, 2019 13:26 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBIn S01E03, James Creech and Jonathan Strouse discuss the benefits of tax meetings, planning meeting panels, how young lawyers can get involved in panels, and the facets of good speaking. (Interview at the 2019 Midyear Tax Meeting, New Orleans, LA.)
S01E02: Valerie Vlasenko
June 27, 2019 14:27 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBIn S01E02, James Creech and Valerie Vlasenko discuss learning to speak at professional meetings, mentorship, pro bono work, and professional networking. (Interview at the 2019 Midyear Tax Meeting, New Orleans, LA.)
S01E01: Lany Villalobos
June 13, 2019 16:19 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBIn S01E01, James Creech and Lany Villalobos discuss the Christine Brunswick Fellowship, diversity, mentorship, and tax representation as social justice. (Interview at the 2019 Midyear Tax Meeting, New Orleans, LA.)