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Christopher Gurley

Associate

Overview

Christopher Gurley is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Los Angeles and Orange County 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, from Internal Revenue Service (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 practices 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.

Prior to joining Crowell & Moring in January 2021, Chris practiced at an AmLaw 50 firm in its Tax Controversy group, a “Big Four” accounting firm, and in a regional business, tax, and consulting firm. In these capacities, Chris provided tax controversy and transactional tax services, tax reduction strategies, legal planning, business consulting, and compliance services for businesses, high net worth individuals, and entrepreneurs.

From 2014 to 2015, Chris served as an attorney advisor and law clerk to the Honorable Joseph Robert Goeke at the United States Tax Court.

Chris maintains an active pro bono practice, most notably volunteering for the Innocence Project, advocating for voter’s rights issues, and assisting clients with the formation of nonprofit organizations.

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Finance from Morehouse College, a juris doctor from Howard University School of Law, and a LL.M in Taxation with a Certificate in International Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.

Career & Education

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    • United States Tax Court
      Attorney Advisor and Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph Robert Goeke, 2014 – 2015
    • United States Tax Court
      Attorney Advisor and Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph Robert Goeke, 2014 – 2015
    • Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Taxation
    • Howard University School of Law, J.D.
    • Morehouse College, B.A., cum Laude, Business Administration – Finance
    • 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
    • California
    • Illinois
    • District of Columbia (Inactive)
    • U.S. Tax Court
    • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • Professional Activities & Memberships

    • Board Member, HealthRIGHT 360, 2020 – Present

    Professional Activities & Memberships

    • Board Member, HealthRIGHT 360, 2020 – Present

Christopher's Insights

Insights

Speaking Engagement | 03.18.24

“Critical Developments in Information Reporting and Electronic Filing: Broader Reach, New Requirements, and Increased Audits,” TEI's 2024 Midyear Conference, Washington, D.C.

Christopher's Insights