In today’s global economy, tax issues are inescapable, increasingly

complex and constantly changing. The University of Miami School of

Law’s GRADUATE PROGRAM IN TAXATION aims to build a better

tax lawyer—one who has developed the “tax sense” necessary to

resolve these complicated problems with confidence.

Miami’s location, as the pivot point between South America, North

America and Europe, enables the School of Law to draw upon the

region’s diverse perspectives and career-building opportunities.

Since the arrival of Program Director Patricia A. Brown, in 2010, the

already-strong business curriculum has been supplemented with

courses in advanced corporate and partnership taxation, and this

year, on employee benefits.

In addition, the international offerings have been revamped so that

students who pursue the International Tax Certificate will have not only

a wider competence with respect to U.S. international tax rules but

also an understanding of other countries’ approaches to similar issues.

Several courses are co-taught by U.S. and non-U.S. tax lawyers to

introduce students to problem-solving when multiple jurisdictions are

involved.

The select program size (around 40 students) allows for the Program

Director to meet with each student to develop a personalized

course schedule and career development plan.

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The depth of Miami Law’s faculty allows full-time professors to focus

on teaching their specialties. Additionally, the program attracts top

local, national and international experts as adjunct professors. Many

members of the full-time and adjunct faculty have significant government

experience in the Treasury Department, at the Internal Revenue Service,

or on Capitol Hill. Federal Wealth Transfer Tax

International Tax: Inbound Transactions

International Tax: Outbound Transactions

Taxation of Business Entities: Corporate

Taxation of Business Entities: Partnership

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James Barrett Baker & McKenzie

Christopher W. Boyett Holland & Knight

Patricia Brown Director

Seth Entin Greenberg Traurig, LLC

Ricardo Escobar Ernst & Young Chile

Steven Hadjilogiou Baker & McKenzie

Kevin Hennessey Retired, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Frances R. Hill Professor of Law and Dean’s Distinguished Scholar for the Profession

Mark Kuller Retired, McKee Nelson LLP

Stanley Langbein Professor of Law

Erika Litvak Greenberg Traurig, LLC

Elliott Manning Professor of Law and Dean’s Distinguished Scholar for the Profession

Gregory May Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

William Bernard McCarthy William Bernard McCarthy, P.A.

Scott D. Michel Caplin & Drysdale

George Mundstock Professor of Law

William H. Newton, III William H. Newton, III, P.A.

Leigh Osofsky Associate Professor of Law

Jeffrey L. Rubinger Bilzin Sumberg

Nichole D. Scott Holland & Knight

William Sherman Holland & Knight

Andrew M. Tiktin Internal Revenue Service

Dana L. Trier Retired, Davis Polk & Wardwell

Christian Wimpissinger Binder Grösswang

Jennifer J. Wioncek Baker & McKenzie

Foundational courses are offered in the fall. More specialized spring

electives build on these foundational concepts so that students develop

a deeper understanding of their specific areas of interest.

Advanced Corporate Tax

Bankruptcy Tax

Consolidated Returns

Criminal Tax Procedure

Estate Planning

Federal Tax Procedure

Financial Instruments

Income Tax Treaties

Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates

International Transactions: Europe

International Transactions: Latin America

Partnership Tax II

Pensions and Deferred Compensation

Property Transactions

Representing High Net Worth Individuals

State and Local Taxation

Tax Accounting

Taxation of Exempt Organizations

Taxation of Special Entities

Tax Policy and Practice

REQUIRED COURSES

SAMPLE ELECTIVES

CONTACT: Graduate Program in Taxation

University of Miami School of Law • 1311 Miller Drive, Room B350, Coral Gables, FL 33146Telephone: 305.284.5567 • Fax: 305.284.9107 • Email: taxllm@law.miami.edu

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Simon Beck

Steven Cantor

Art Dichter

Seth Entin

Bob Hudson

Stewart Kasner

Alan Lederman

Erika Litvak

Michael G. Pfeifer

Michael Rosenberg

Ozzie Schindler

Hal Webb

Jennifer Wioncek

Shawn Wolf

TOPICSThe concepts of residence and domicile for U.S. income and estate tax purposes and their practical application

U.S. income and transfer tax considerations affecting international private clients with active businesses or real estate investments

Tax considerations for U.S. persons investing abroad

Using grantor and non-grantor trusts in international tax planning

Offshore U.S.-compliant insurance products

Pre-immigration planning and post-immigration restructuring

International tax compliance

FACULTY & LECTURERS

Miami Law’s location allows the school to offer this unique course.

Many local tax lawyers have become experts in the complex issues

that arise when non-U.S. persons own significant U.S. businesses or

real estate investments, and when such clients decide to immigrate

to the United States. Establishing efficient tax structures requires

an understanding of the U.S. income tax rules relating to cross-

border investments and U.S. estate planning concepts as well as an

appreciation of legal concepts in foreign countries. Students in this

class see how these disparate elements are combined through a

series of lectures structured around a single complex fact pattern.

Top practitioners present lectures each week and focus on their

particular area of expertise. An adjunct professor who is in the

classroom throughout the semester provides continuity and helps

students understand how the pieces of the puzzle fit together.