LOS ANGELES – Oct. 19, 2021 – G. Michelle Ferreira, co-managing shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, will speak at the UCLA 37th Annual Tax Controversy Institute, to be presented virtually Oct. 21, 2021. She will present a session titled, “The Post-COVID IRS Examination Division – What Should We All Expect.”
The one-day conference highlights tax practitioners from the federal government, judiciary, and private practices to “discuss and debate the procedures, policies, and strategies that are involved in resolving difficult tax controversy issues. The Institute's continued success is structured around extremely high-quality practical presentations by sophisticated government and private practitioners from throughout the country who enjoy an open discussion of sometimes sensitive practice issues with the audience,” according to the UCLA Extension.
Ferreira is listed in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, The Legal 500 United States, and Super Lawyers for her tax litigation experience. She counsels and tries cases for individuals, partnerships, estates, and corporations in tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and state and local tax agencies, including the California Franchise Tax Board, the State Board of Equalization, the Employment Development Department, and county assessment appeals board.
About Greenberg Traurig's Tax Practice: To stay competitive in today’s global marketplace, international companies must seek out greater efficiency in their tax planning and compliance, including coordinating tax decisions from country to country. For U.S. operations, an environment of increased scrutiny – including passage of more restrictive legislation and a spike in audit activity at every level – is quickly becoming the norm, likewise spurring a need for greater self-evaluation and for more frequent representation in controversies and litigation with tax authorities. Greenberg Traurig’s multidisciplinary tax team works closely with clients to address these and other tax planning needs, as well as tax controversies and litigation issues.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2300 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 25 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certified Plus. Web: www.gtlaw.com