Christopher Gurley
Overview
Chris advises clients in preparing for, defending, and resolving tax disputes. Chris is located in Crowell & Moring’s Los Angeles offices, where he practices in the Tax Group. Chris’ practice focuses on both federal and state tax controversy and litigation. Chris guides clients through all stages of tax controversies, including IRS audits to administrative appeals, alternative dispute resolution proceedings, and litigation. Chris also has extensive experience representing taxpayers before the California Franchise Tax Board. Additionally, Chris has practiced in the Antitrust and Competition Group, pursuing and maximizing claims in complex antitrust settlements on behalf of a broad range of national and international clients.
Career & Education
- United States Tax Court
Attorney–Advisor and Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph Robert Goeke, 2014–2015
- United States Tax Court
- Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Taxation
- Howard University School of Law, J.D.
- Morehouse College, B.A., cum Laude, Business Administration–Finance
- California
- Illinois
- District of Columbia (Inactive)
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Professional Activities and Memberships
- American Bar Association, Section of Taxation, Diversity Committee, Vice-Chair, 2024–Present
- HealthRight 360, Board Member, 2020–2024
Christopher's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.22.25
What Trump’s Nominee for IRS Commissioner Could Mean for Employee Retention Tax Credit Enforcement
On May 20, 2025, former Missouri congressman, Billy Long, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump’s nominee for IRS Commissioner. Senators questioned Long about his role in promoting questionable tax credits, including Employee Retention Tax Credits (“ERTC”) after leaving the House of Representatives in 2023. Long also disclosed receiving financial compensation from these entities for his work promoting ERTC. Given Long’s support for ERTC, there is speculation that the IRS could ease enforcement activity directed towards these credits.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.16.25
Speaking Engagement | 02.19.25
"R&D Credit," 2025 Midyear Tax Meeting, American Bar Association
Firm News | 9 min read | 01.02.25
Crowell & Moring Elects 12 New Partners, Promotes Four to Senior Counsel and 25 to Counsel
Insights
TEI Seattle
|12.10.24
“Critical Developments in Information Reporting and Electronic Filing: Broader Reach, New Requirements, and Increased Audits,” TEI's 2024 Midyear Conference, Washington, D.C.
|03.18.24
Christopher's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.22.25
What Trump’s Nominee for IRS Commissioner Could Mean for Employee Retention Tax Credit Enforcement
On May 20, 2025, former Missouri congressman, Billy Long, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump’s nominee for IRS Commissioner. Senators questioned Long about his role in promoting questionable tax credits, including Employee Retention Tax Credits (“ERTC”) after leaving the House of Representatives in 2023. Long also disclosed receiving financial compensation from these entities for his work promoting ERTC. Given Long’s support for ERTC, there is speculation that the IRS could ease enforcement activity directed towards these credits.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.16.25
Speaking Engagement | 02.19.25
"R&D Credit," 2025 Midyear Tax Meeting, American Bar Association
Firm News | 9 min read | 01.02.25
Crowell & Moring Elects 12 New Partners, Promotes Four to Senior Counsel and 25 to Counsel
