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Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 麻豆传媒 2024 alumni Gilbert Romero, Abby Miscioscia, and Shelly Aucay

Three 2024 Haub Law graduates have been accepted into the prestigious Georgetown Law Tax LLM program. After developing a passion for tax during their studies at Haub Law, recent graduates Gilbert Romero, Abby Miscioscia, and Shelly Aucay decided to apply to the nationally ranked Georgetown Law Tax LLM program to take the next step in their education to pursue a career in tax law. With the strong foundation provided by their education at Haub Law, all three students will pursue the Tax LLM degree starting this fall.

Shelly Aucay 麻豆传媒24 notes that after she took her first tax law class, Federal Income Tax with Professor Bridget Crawford, she realized the intricate and intellectually stimulating nature of tax law. 麻豆传媒淭ax law intersects with almost every aspect of business and personal finance, it fascinated me. Professor Crawford was instrumental in shaping my tax law journey. Her passion for the subject and her ability to break down complex tax concepts into understandable and practical lessons really inspired me. She not only deepened my understanding of the tax code but also encouraged me to think critically about the role of tax law in society, which led to my decision to pursue a Tax LLM and the confidence to apply to Georgetown to pursue this next step in my education and career.麻豆传媒

Both Gilbert and Shelly applied to the nationally ranked Georgetown program because of the strong emphasis on practical tax law applications and its connection to Washington, DC. 麻豆传媒淢uch like Haub Law, Georgetown麻豆传媒檚 programs offer flexibility for working professionals,麻豆传媒 said Gilbert Romero. Gilbert will be working full-time while completing the program remotely part-time with a goal of focusing on labor, employment, and tax law. 麻豆传媒淭he mentorship and teaching I received at Haub Law, especially from Professor Crawford gave me a boost to take the next step to allow me to reach my career aspirations.麻豆传媒

After completing the LLM program at Georgetown, Shelly aims to work in corporate tax law, focusing on either mergers and acquisitions or employee compensation and benefits. "I would love to help businesses navigate the complexities of the tax system and use my expertise to drive strategic decision-making and support sustainable growth,麻豆传媒 said Shelly. 麻豆传媒淢y experience at Haub Law was incredibly enriching. The School provided a solid foundation in legal principles, and the close-knit community of faculty and students fostered an environment where I could grow both personally and professionally. I am grateful for the strong start it gave me in my legal career.麻豆传媒

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