Lewis & Clark News

Professor Sarah Lora Co-Authors Textbook Chapter on Clinical Tax Education

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Sarah Lora, Clinical Professor in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, co-authored a book chapter on Tax Advocacy, published in the International Handbook on Clinical Tax Education.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Doubles Funding Received

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0700

The LITC has received a substantial boost in funding, doubling its budget to $400,000 with a $200,000 matching grant, allowing the clinic to expand its services

Karla E. Márquez ’23 Joins Low Income Tax Clinic as Clinical Fellow

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Karla E. Márquez '23, a dedicated legal advocate, joins the Low Income Tax Clinic as a clinical fellow following a doubling of the clinic's funding for the 2023-2024 school year.

Professor Jack Bogdanski’s Treatise Cited by U.S. Tax Court

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0800

Professor Jack Bogdanski's treatise, Federal Tax Valuation, was cited, and quoted, by the U.S. Tax Court on November 19, 2020, in the court's opinion in Fakiris v. Commissioner.

Professor Bogdanski’s Article Published in Estate Planning

Thu, 07 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Professor Jack Bogdanski's article, Courts Finally Warm to "Tax Affecting," was published in the May 2020 issue of Estate Planning. The article explores the effects of two recent case opinions which allow "tax affecting" in valuing ownership interests in S corporations and partnerships.

Student Makes Oral Argument in Tax Case Before US District Court

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0700

John MacMorris-Adix, a 3L Low Income Tax Clinic intern, made an oral argument on an issue of first impression in the U.S. District Court in a case which has garnered national attention.

Sarah Lora to Lead Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0700

Sarah Lora, a new clinical professor for the law school, will lead the Lewis & Clark Law School Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) starting in June 2019, replacing beloved faculty member Jan Pierce, who is retiring after 19 years of clinic leadership.

Bogdanski writes latest edition of best-selling tax treatise

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 07:00:00 -0700

Jack Bogdanski updates best-selling treatise, Federal Income Taxation of S Corporations.

LITC Wins in Ninth Circuit

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:00:00 -0700

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic students argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and won

Law Students argue in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Thu, 21 May 2015 07:00:00 -0700

On Monday, May 4, 2015, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard argument in Barbara Knudsen v. CIR, a case concerning statutory interpretation of the Tax Code. Making the argument before the court was Lewis & Clark Law student Ashley McDonald.

Donor Supported Scholarship Applications Due Wednesday, October 8

Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

The Law School Development Office is accepting applications for 4 Donor Supported Scholarships totaling $32,300. Scholarships will be applied to 2014-15 tuition. Applications are due on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. No exceptions.

Jack Bogdanski, Behind the Teacher

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Bogdanski says that his fall semester courses, Income Tax and Estate & Gift Tax, are the best part of his professional life these days. "These classes are building blocks for great careers."

Real Estate Transactions Seminar

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:00:00 -0800

This year Lewis & Clark Tax Law department has added a new course: Real Estate Transactions Seminar taught by Gersham Goldstein.

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards Transformative Grant to SBLC

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800

The Meyer Memorial Trust has made a generous three-year grant to the Small Business Legal Clinic at Lewis & Clark Law School