Welcome to the Tax Section of The Florida Bar
This year our Tax Section is faced with challenge and opportunity. As the 58th Chair of the Section, I have many distinguished footsteps to follow, as I lead you through 2009-2010. Thank you for your trust in allowing me to serve you.
"Professionalism for All Ages" will be the focus for this year. In that regard, the year will begin with opportunities at Amelia Island over the 4th of July weekend to enjoy not only the wonderful amenities and events of Amelia Island Plantation, but also to take part in Sam Ullman's excellent Year in Review, a Section Leadership session, and a Federal Tax Division panel presentation involving the timely topic of foreign bank accounts and voluntary disclosure, as well as honoring the recipient of the Tax Section Outstanding Public Service Award.
In conjunction with the fall meeting, on October 2, 2009, the Section will host Part One of an Advanced Tax Procedure Seminar which will be held at Hutchinson Island Marriott. This first part will feature highly regarded speakers from throughout the country, including the Tax Court chief judge, private practitioners, IRS, and the Department of Justice. We will also honor all certified tax lawyers that evening for their dedication to excellence.
Part Two of the Advanced Tax Procedure Seminar is scheduled with the Annual meeting in April with many national speakers on tap. The Section will recognize the as-yet-to-be-announced 2009-2010 recipient of the Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year on Saturday evening of that weekend.
Each of you are essential to making this the best year ever for the Tax Section of the Florida Bar, and for yourself as a part of our Section. I invite you to come to the meetings, participate in the CLE presentations, either as a speaker, an organizer, or an attendee. I challenge you to share your expertise by getting involved, writing articles, encouraging the new tax lawyers as a mentor or a speaker at their lunch and learns.
As we set forth on this journey together, I thank you in advance for your talents and your support in making the Tax Section the best its ever been.
Frances Sheehy
Chair, Tax Section
