Prix Fixe: Opportunity Zones: Tax Benefits, Early Criticisms, and IRS Attacks on Funds and Investors WEBINAR

Hale Sheppard

Hale E. Sheppard (B.S., M.A., J.D., LL.M. and LL.M.T.) is a Shareholder in the Tax Controversy Section of Chamberlain Hrdlicka in Atlanta. Hale defends individuals and businesses during tax audits, appeals, and litigation. He has participated in over 250 cases with the Tax Court and obtained dozens of positive Private Letter Rulings for clients. Hale holds five college degrees. At the University of Kansas, he earned a B.S., with distinction, M.A., with honors, and J.D. He later received an LL.M. degree in international law, with highest distinction, from the University of Chile. Finally, he obtained an LL.M. degree in tax from the University of Florida, where he was a graduate tax scholar. During his studies, Hale served as a graduate editor of the Florida Tax Review and member of the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy. Hale has been recognized as a leader in tax litigation for many years by Chambers USA, Legal 500, and other respected organizations, and was inducted into the American College of Tax Counsel. Hale ranks among the most active tax writers in the country, publishing more than 260 articles in top tax journals and law reviews, both in the United States and abroad. He has held leadership positions in many professional organizations, including as editor of national publications and President of the Tax Section of the Georgia Bar.