People in Tax Podcast

In S02E31, James Creech and Philip Speicher discuss tax litigation, working with clients, and handling expectations for both.

In S02E30, James Creech and Lewis Taischoff discuss writing about tax, and how to keep readers engaged with  it,  judicial nicknames, baseball metaphors, sympathetic clients, and what makes good blog material, ending with the changes in case management in the court.

In S02E29, James Creech and Pedro Corona discuss working in both the U.S. and Mexico, the differences between the two legal systems, and the challenges and opportunities of working in both countries.

In S02E28, James Creech and Bernie Becker discuss the political side of tax practice, the occasionally odd and tricky aspects of tax policy reporting, and where to find the best snacks on Capitol Hill.

In S02E27, James Creech and Jane Zhao discuss her experiences in low-income tax clinics, including the benefits of the calendar call clinic program, as well as the overlap between low and high-income tax practice, and transitioning between both areas.

In S02E26, James Creech and Sam Brunson discuss tax law's broader social impacts, "God and the IRS", and teaching tax policy.

In S02E25, James Creech, Marsha Dungog, and Anshu Khanna discuss getting into international tax law, taxation challenges related to cross-border families, and international responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In S02E24, James Creech and Tim Todd cover topics in teaching tax taxation, and why tax is a required course for law students. Also discussed, the development of the tax law curriculum and the ever evolving nature of tax practice.

In S02E23, James Creech and Omeed Firouzi discuss worker misclassification and the affect it has on both employers and employees. They also delve into what to look at when making a classification challenge, and the intersection of LITC and other areas of

In S02E22, James Creech and Stephanie Lipinski Galland discuss the challenges of state and local taxes, the impact of the Wayfair decision, and opportunities for students considering a career in state and local taxes.

In S02E21, James Creech and Anson Asbury discuss the advantages and challenges of leading a small firm, as well as relying on Tax Meetings and The Tax Lawyer to keep current.

In S02E20, James Creech and Carolyn Lee discuss launching a tax career in a small firm, the culture in a large tax firm, and improving diversity in the tax community.

In S02E19, James Creech and Arsalan Malik discuss developing expertise in employee benefits, keeping pace with the evolving nature of the field, and the benefits of encouraging diverse perspectives through such Tax Section initiatives as the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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

In S02E15, James Creech and Beverly Winstead discuss cross-cultural lawyering, economic empowerment, the importance of mentoring, and getting involved in the ABA Tax Section.

In 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.)

In 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.

In 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.)

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.