Truth and Transparency in Tax Law

BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

WELCOME
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

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FIRST SESSION
KEYNOTE ADDRESS

9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - 1.5 Ethics CLE Credits

Tax Opinions on the Edge
Megan L. Brackney, Esq., Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
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10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - coffee break
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SECOND SESSION
WORKSHOP CLASS

10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - 1.5 Ethics CLE Credits

Truth and the Tax Lawyer: Criminal Sanctions Enforcing the Duty of Honesty in Federal Tax Practice
Lawrence S. Feld, Esq., Law Office of Lawrence S. Feld
Adjunct Professor, New York Law School

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12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. - informal lunch
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THIRD SESSION

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - 1 Ethics CLE Credit

Taking Positions Contrary to Regulations: Update on Deference and Disclosure
Ann F. Thomas, Otto L. Walter Distinguished Professor of Tax Law, Director, Graduate Tax Program, New York Law School

Zhanna A. Ziering, Esq., 2006, Member, Caplin & Drysdale

Comments:
Professor Alan I. Appel, Distinguished Practitioner Professor of Law; Director of International Tax Studies; Director, Center for International Law; and co-Director of Center for Business and Financial Law, New York Law School
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1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - coffee break
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FOURTH SESSION

1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - 1.5 Ethics CLE Credits

ACTEC’s New Model Engagement Letters –
Promoting Competent and Ethical Representation of Clients

Elizabeth Candido Petite, Esq., 2010 and LL.M. in Taxation 2011, Associate, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.

William P. LaPiana, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Engagement; Rita and Joseph Solomon Professor of Wills, Trusts and Estates; and Director of Estate Planning Studies, New York Law School
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This program offers 5.5 Ethics CLE credits (transitional and non-transitional).

Breakfast (8:30am) and lunch (noon) will be served. Program begins at 9am.

This event is free of charge. Seating is limited and registration is required.