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Courtland L. Roberts

Tax Associate at Baker McKenzie

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LocationWashingtonDistrict of Columbia, United States
Current roleAssociateBaker McKenzie LLP · since Sep 2019
Government service2yrsTax Court · Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

About

Courtland Roberts is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Tax Practice Group in Washington, DC, where he handles various aspects of tax law including tax controversy and international tax planning for multinational corporations.

Prior to joining the Firm, Courtland served as a Clerk for the Honorable Joseph H. Gale at the United States Tax Court where he drafted opinions, orders, and correspondence regarding various Federal income tax issues as they pertained to individuals, corporations, and flow-through entities. His work history also includes working as an intern at the IRS in both its LB&I and SB/SE Divisions and as an intern at a "Big 4" accounting firm.

Roles

Sep 2019–Present
Current role

Associate

Baker McKenzie LLP

Washington | Batimore, District of Columbia

Civil LitigationTax ExaminingTax AttorneyTax Law

Courtland's practice focuses on the resolution of Federal income tax controversies with the IRS. He advises clients throughout all administrative phases of a controversy, including audit, administrative appeals, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. He has helped clients successfully resolve their cases in courts throughout the country.

Courtland also handles corporate tax planning related to domestic and international transactions, including international joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations. He assists clients with the implementation of global tax structures and strategies.

Aug 2017–Aug 2019
Former role

Law Clerk

Tax Court

(appointed)District of Columbia

Law ClerkResearchLegal Assistance

Served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Joseph H. Gale, researching and drafting opinions, orders, and bench memoranda.

May 2016–Jul 2016
Former role

Legal Intern

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SB/SE Division

(appointed)New York

Legal AssistantTax AttorneyTax Law
Nov 2015–Aug 2015
Former role

Intern - SALT - Income & Franchise

KPMG

Boston, Massachusetts

Legal Assistance
Jan 2015–Apr 2015
Former role

Legal Extern

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), LB&I Division

(appointed)Massachusetts

Legal AssistantTax AttorneyTax Law
Jun 2014–Aug 2014
Former role

Law Clerk

Ausley & McMullen

Tallahassee, Florida

Law ClerkLegal Assistance
May 2014–Jun 2014
Former role

Legal Leasing Intern

SL Green Realty Corp.

New York, New York

Legal Assistance
Oct 2012–Apr 2013
Former role

Ski Lift Operator

Vail Resorts

Breckenridge, Colorado

Machine Operator
May 2011–Aug 2011
Former role

Case Coordinator

Millennium Settlements, Inc.

Tallahassee, Massachusetts