Evan Phoenix

Director of Federal Tax Clinic @Public Law Center

Santa Ana, CA, US

Represent low and moderate-income taxpayers in administrative cases before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), California Franchise Tax Board and in federal litigation before the U.S. Tax Court• Participate in providing pro se taxpayers tax legal assistance in the U.S. Tax Court Calendar Program, IRS Virtual Settlement Days, and TAS Problem Solving Days • Conduct educational presentations to community partners and taxpayers in English and Spanish, regarding tax law developments and taxpayers\' rights and responsibilities• Develop and implement Tax Clinic policies and procedures• Identify systemic issues involving IRS systems, policies and procedures to protect taxpayer rights and ensure the integrity of the federal tax system • Train and supervise clinical law clerks to participate in the representation of clients • Conduct intake interviews and screen applicants for eligibility based on LITC guidelines• Engage in cross-departmental collaboration to develop and implement marketing strategies• Conduct grant reporting and ensure compliance • Foster community relations via participation in tax-related community partnerships

California State University, Monterey Bay

Bachelor of Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences

University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Master of Laws in Taxation

University of Konstanz

Politics

St. Thomas University College of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)