Johnathan Thomas

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Johnathan A. Thomas

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Biography

Robert Morris University - Business


Resume

  • 2008

    Master of Laws (LL.M.)

    Taxation

    Graduate Editor

    Tax Law Review

    New York University School of Law

  • 2005

    Doctor of Law (J.D.)

    Law

    Article Editor

    Cornell Law Review\nResearch Assistant

    Professor Robert S. Summers

    Cornell Law School

    cum laude

  • 2001

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    History

    Phi Beta Kappa\nMerrill Presidential Scholar

    Cornell University

    magna cum laude in History

    distinction in all subjects

  • 1997

    Diploma

    New Trier High School

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    Partnership Taxation

    Negotiation

    Legal Advice

    Securities

    Tax Law

    Legal Research

    Contract Negotiation

    Corporate Tax

    Tax Controversy

    Renewable Energy

    Tax

    Legal Writing

    Business Tax Planning

    Renewable Energy Law

    International Tax

    University Teaching

    Corporate Law

    FATCA

    Corporate Tax Planning

    Financial Instruments

    The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

    the Federal Arbitration Act

    and the Future of Consumer Protection

    The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

    the Federal Arbitration Act

    and the Future of Consumer Protection

    Attacking Tax Shelters: Galloping Toward a Better Step Transaction Doctrine

    Jonathan

    Grossberg

    Milbank LLP

    American University Washington College of Law

    Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

    United States Tax Court

    Robert Morris University

    Cornell University

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

    I co-taught the tax clinic seminar and supervised 10-14 student attorneys per semester. I worked closely with the students in managing a large caseload of federal tax controversies involving low-income taxpayers. In Spring 2017

    I taught Taxation of Business Entities.

    Practitioner-in-Residence

    American University Washington College of Law

    Adjunct Professor at Cornell Law School. I taught Federal Income Taxation.

    Adjunct Professor at Cornell Law School

    Ithaca

    New York Area

    Cornell University

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Drafted opinions and orders and performed other duties in the chambers of Judge Joseph H. Gale. Issues included tax avoidance schemes

    depreciation deductions

    charitable contribution deductions

    accuracy-related penalties

    and jurisdiction.

    Attorney-Adviser (Judicial Law Clerk)

    United States Tax Court

    Greater Philadelphia Area

    Drafted relevant provisions for credit agreements

    merger agreements

    and LLC and partnership agreements. Researched and drafted memoranda and opinions on issues in partnership and corporate taxation. Researched and drafted memoranda on like-kind exchanges. Drafted private letter ruling requests.

    Associate

    Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

    Greater Pittsburgh Area

    Teaching Responsibilities: Taxes II (undergraduate); Tax Research (graduate); Corporate Tax (graduate); International Tax (graduate).\nService Responsibilities: MST Committee; Gallup \"Big Six\" Task Force

    Assistant Professor of Taxation

    Robert Morris University

    Greater New York City Area

    Drafted relevant tax provisions for credit agreements

    offering memoranda

    and collateralized loan documentation. Researched and drafted memoranda on issues including passive foreign investment companies

    tax-free spin-offs

    investment tax credit

    and partnership tax. Drafted opinion and supporting memorandum on tax-free cross-border reorganization.

    Associate

    Milbank LLP

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