The Center for Taxpayer Rights is bringing you training on litigation of innocent spouse issues particularly as these relate to low income taxpayers. The focus will be on the general principles of relief, both at the administrative level and as a litigation matter in the US Tax Court. Topics include understanding the different forms of relief, understanding the law of the administrative record, understanding issues of domestic abuse, and choice of forum.
Amy Spivey holds the role of Visiting Assistant Professor and Clinic Director at the newly established UC Law SF Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. Her journey led her to San Francisco when she enrolled in UC Law SF (class of 2013), following the attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Studies from the University of Florida.
In 2015, Audrey Patten commenced her journey with the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School, where she began as an attorney within the Consumer Law Clinic. Here, her role entailed advocating for survivors of domestic violence in matters ranging from debt collections and bankruptcy to affirmative consumer protection cases. Her endeavors formed part of a crucial medical-legal partnership with the Passageway Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Transitioning within the Center, Audrey assumed a position in the Tax Clinic in 2017, and her dedication led her to becoming a Clinical Instructor for the Tax Clinic in 2018.
Christine Speidel is the guiding force behind the Federal Tax Clinic, where her role involves instructing students in the art of legal practice through their representation of underprivileged individuals from neighboring communities of Villanova, in disputes pertaining to federal tax issues. Professor Speidel’s focus often centers on addressing concerns that impact low-income taxpayers, with a special emphasis on matters related to healthcare reform. Her academic pursuits delve into the crossroads of poverty law and tax law, particularly within the realm of tax procedure.
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