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.
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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.
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Congratulations, Incoming Executive Committee Members!
Below are the results of the Taxation Section Executive Committee election. Thank you for voting!
For more information about the Section and its Executive Committee roles, please review the Section's bylaws. Winners are listed alphabetically by position.
Treasurer: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
At-Large Member: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
CLE Committee Co-Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Communications Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
DEI Committee Co-Chair: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2023.
DEI Committee Co-Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
DOR Liaison Co-Chair: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2023.
DOR Liaison Co-Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Estate & Gift Tax Committee Co-Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
International Tax Committee Co-Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
IRS Liaison Co-Chair – IRS Office of Chief Counsel: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
IRS Liaison Co-Chair – Private Practice: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Legislative Committee Co-Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Pro Bono Committee Chair: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2023.
Pro Bono Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Scholarship Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
State & Local Tax Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Transactional Tax Committee Co-Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Young Lawyer Committee Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Questions? Email sections@wsba.org.
Upcoming Programs
Check back here for the latest on programs and offerings from the Taxation Section.
Volunteer Opportunities
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
Winter 2017-2018 │ Spring 2017 │ Winter 2016-2017
Archived issues are available to section members upon request. To request an issue, please email sections@wsba.org.
Executive Committee
Chair: Kristi Richards (2022-2023) Chair-Elect: Megan Tahl (2022-2023) Secretary: Cat Connell (2022-2023) Treasurer: Jason Harn (2022-2023) Immediate Past Chair: Claire Taylor (2022-2023) *Nonvoting member | At-Large Members Darek Jarski (2022-2023) Board of Governors Liaison*: Nam Nguyen (2022-2023) and Brent Williams-Ruth (2022-2023) Young Lawyer Liaison*: Aimee Miller (2022–2023) |
Committee Chairs
CLE Co-Chairs: Jason Harn & Sofia Meglioli (2022-2023) Communications Chair: John Jetter (2022–2023) DEI Committee Co-Chairs: Ellen Tung & Jessica Bejerea (2022-2023) DOR Liaison Co-Chair: Kimberly Anderson & Tina Poley (2022-2023) Estate and Gift Tax Co-Chairs: Cat Connell & Reed Jones (2022-2023) International Tax Co-Chairs: Tuan Ngo & Al Sierra (2022-2023) | IRS Liaison Co-Chairs: Logan Westerman (IRS Office of Chief Counsel) & Richard Johnson (Private Practice) (2022-2023) Legislative Co-Chairs: Brett Durbin &
Callie Castillo (2022-2023) Pro Bono Chair: Darin Jensen (2022–2023) Scholarship Chair: Jennifer Gellner (2022–2023) State and Local Tax Chair: Aaron Johnson (2022–2023) Transactional Tax Chair: Daniel Sito (2022–2023) Young Lawyer Committee Chair: Daniel French (2022-2023) |
Learn more about the Committees.
The WSBA Taxation Section Executive Committee generally conducts meetings on the third Friday of each month, 8–9 a.m. Please contact committee member for specific details on their upcoming meeting dates and locations.
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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 Kristi Richards.
