Thursday, April 29, 2010

Graduate Program in Taxation Linked In Group

I just created a Graduate Program in Taxation Linked In group. Please don't forget to join the University of Washington School of Law Alumni group as well.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Stoel Rives LLP Estate Planning Position

The following job announcement was posted on the WSBA website:

Estate planning mid-level associate. Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a mid-level associate with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience to join its busy Estate Planning and Trust Administration Practice Group in Seattle, Washington. The ideal candidate has prior experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, closely held business planning, gift and estate tax, and charitable planning. An LL.M. in Tax is preferred. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills are required. EOE. Interested candidates should visit http://join.stoel.com/jobs.html for more information and how to apply.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Oregon State Bar Association's New Tax Lawyer Subcommittee's Pub Talk

Please join the OSB Tax Section's New Tax Lawyer Subcommittee for a fun Pub Talk networking event on May 11, 2010, at 5.30 p.m. at the Davis Street Tavern, 500 NW Davis Street, Portland.

Are you interested in tax law and want to build a successful and rewarding career, while attracting clients who will sustain you for years to come? How do you develop clients and build long-lasting relationships? How do you grow in your practice area while gaining expertise and recognition among your peers? Have you been told many, many times about the importance of practice/career/client development, but yet it’s all a bit foreign, unfamiliar, and slightly unsettling?
Then this event is for you:

Build Your Practice With Perfect Clients
We are pleased to partner with Jo Smith, President of Jo Smith Associates, Inc. (JSA). Jo is a business owner, Certified Management Consultant, writer, speaker and executive coach who founded JSA to help successful firms grow their business by leveraging their most important asset - the strength of their people. She works with professionals and their firms to help them grow their business.

Details:
When: May 11, 2010, 5.30-7 p.m.
Where: Davis Street Tavern, 500 NW Davis Street, Portland (mezzanine level)
How much: $10 (cash or check at the door)
RSVP: Nicki Heath, Nicki.Heath@MillerNash.com, 503-205-2352

Light appetizers will be provided; no host bar (and, of course, you are welcome to order off the Davis Street Tavern’s full delicious menu).

Pub Talk is the first in a series of events to provide an opportunity for new tax lawyers and lawyers who are interested in tax law to get together in an informal setting and build connections. If you have thoughts or suggestions for future events, let us know!

About us: The New Tax Lawyer Subcommittee of the OSB Taxation Section provides professional development, leadership, and educational opportunities and resources to lawyers new to the practice of law. Membership is open to attorneys until their tenth year of practicing or fifth year of membership with the OSB Taxation Section, whichever is later.

Portland CLE: Secrets of Superstar Attorneys

The Multnomah Bar Assoication is sponsoring a CLE entitled "Secrets of Superstar Attorneys" on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 5:30-7:00 PM at Kells. For more information and to register, view the flyer. If you plan to attend, please disregard the registration due date of April 20 and send in your registration form with the applicable payment.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

IRS Office of Chief Counsel Position

CCNH-10-55
General Attorney,
GS-0905-12/13/14
Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and
Administration)
Washington, DC
Area of Consideration: All Sources
Opens: 04/09/2010
Closes: 04/23/2010

Please note that you need at least one year of post-law school experience in order to apply for this position. While the LL.M. degree does count for one year of experience, you need to already have graduated on the date you apply in order for it to count.

Career Workshop Reminder

This is just a reminder that I will be holding a career workshop tomorrow, April 14, at noon in room 115 B-C. If you plan to attend and haven't already replied with your lunch selection, please do so by 3PM today. For those of you who replied with your lunch selection to the originally scheduled workshop but have not done so for this workshop, you will need to resend me your selection.