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 | 3 min read | 11.22.24
Key Takeaways from Crowell & Moring’s 38th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar
On October 24, 2024, Crowell & Moring LLP hosted its 38th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar. The seminar featured several prominent IRS speakers and lively discussion among clients, including conversations about the following hot topics:
Publication | 03.19.24
IRS Employee Retention Credit Update — What Companies Need To Know
Insights
“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 | 3 min read | 11.22.24
Key Takeaways from Crowell & Moring’s 38th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar
On October 24, 2024, Crowell & Moring LLP hosted its 38th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar. The seminar featured several prominent IRS speakers and lively discussion among clients, including conversations about the following hot topics:
Publication | 03.19.24
IRS Employee Retention Credit Update — What Companies Need To Know
