Attorneys will learn to distinguish legitimate tax planning from abusive schemes using IRS enforcement trends, core legal doctrines, and Dirty Dozen examples.
Attorneys will gain a practical defensibility framework to evaluate tax advice, identify red flags, and protect their firm, license, and reputation.
Attorneys will learn to distinguish legitimate tax planning from abusive schemes using IRS enforcement trends, core legal doctrines, and Dirty Dozen examples.
Attorneys will gain a practical defensibility framework to evaluate tax advice, identify red flags, and protect their firm, license, and reputation.
Agenda
Session 1
Program Framework and Context
Session 2
Learning Objectives
Session 3
Setting the Foundation: Tax Planning v. Tax Fraud
Session 4
Why Law Firm Owners are Prime Targets
Session 5
The IRS Dirty Dozen: High Level Guideline
Session 6
Consequences of Getting It Wrong
Session 7
Practical Risk Assessment Framework
Session 8
Next Steps
Session 9
Conclusion & Key Takeaways
Session 10
Q&A
1:00 pm - 1:12 pm EST
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This session establishes the growing risk of tax fraud for law firm owners amid aggressive promotions. It explains why high-income attorneys are targeted and how social media amplifies exposure, focusing on recognizing red flags and protecting professional reputation.
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1:12 pm - 1:24 pm EST
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Participants learn to distinguish legitimate tax planning from abusive or fraudulent schemes. The session highlights common red flags, including those in the IRS “Dirty Dozen,” and provides a practical framework to evaluate tax advice before implementation and reduce exposure.
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1:24 pm - 1:36 pm EST
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This session defines the legal boundary between tax avoidance and tax evasion, addressing substance-over-form and economic substance doctrines. It emphasizes risks of “gray area” thinking and reinforces that ultimate responsibility for compliance remains with the taxpayer.
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1:36 pm - 1:48 pm EST
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This segment explores why high-income attorneys are frequently targeted by aggressive tax promoters. It examines psychological drivers, authority bias, and marketing tactics such as urgency and guaranteed results. Attorneys will learn how complexity and entity structuring are often used to create false legitimacy.
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1:48 pm - 2:00 pm EST
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This session reviews the IRS “Dirty Dozen” as a key enforcement tool. It highlights schemes affecting law firm owners, including conservation easements and ERC abuse, and explains how enforcement actions unfold and the resulting financial and legal consequences.
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2:10 pm - 2:25 pm EST
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This session outlines the financial consequences of improper tax strategies, including back taxes, penalties, and interest. It also addresses civil and criminal exposure, prolonged audits, and reputational harm, emphasizing that reliance on advisors does not eliminate liability.
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2:25 pm - 2:40 pm EST
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Participants are introduced to a practical framework for evaluating tax strategies before implementation. The session focuses on business purpose, transparency, advisor incentives, and defensibility, while identifying warning signs such as unnecessary complexity, secrecy, and unrealistic promised outcomes.
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2:40 pm - 2:55 pm EST
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This session provides practical guidance for addressing questionable tax strategies. Attorneys learn how to pause implementation, ask informed questions, and seek independent review. A red flag checklist supports proactive decision-making and helps reduce risk exposure moving forward.
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2:55 pm - 3:05 pm EST
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The session reinforces that tax fraud enforcement is increasing and emphasizes prioritizing defensibility over aggressive structuring. It highlights that complexity does not ensure legitimacy and underscores protecting long-term wealth, professional reputation, and personal freedom through sound decision-making
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3:05 pm - 3:10 pm EST
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This interactive session allows participants to address specific concerns and explore real-world applications of the risk framework. Attorneys gain clarity on enforcement trends and strengthen their ability to evaluate tax strategies with greater confidence and informed professional judgment.
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SESSION I
Deposing trucking company personnel…
SESSION II
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION III
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION IV
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
speakers
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
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Darren P. Wurz, MSFP, CFP®, CEPA®, is the Founder and CEO of Lawyer Millionaire Wealth Advisors, where he works exclusively with law firm owners on business planning, cash flow management, tax strategy, long-term personal financial planning, and investment management. A fiduciary and fee-only advisor, Darren specializes in the unique financial planning needs of attorneys and law firm owners across the country, drawing on his experience as a small business owner to better serve solo practitioners and small firms. He is the author of The Lawyer Millionaire®: The Complete Guide for Attorneys on Maximizing Wealth, Minimizing Taxes, and Retiring with Confidence, published by the American Bar Association, and the host of The Lawyer Millionaire® Podcast. Darren holds a Master of Science in Financial Planning from Golden Gate University and is both a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor®. His mission is to help attorneys achieve financial independence as they define it.
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Darren P. Wurz, MSFP, CFP®, CEPA®, is the Founder and CEO of Lawyer Millionaire Wealth Advisors, where he works exclusively with law firm owners on business planning, cash flow management, tax strategy, long-term personal financial planning, and investment management. A fiduciary and fee-only advisor, Darren specializes in the unique financial planning needs of attorneys and law firm owners across the country, drawing on his experience as a small business owner to better serve solo practitioners and small firms. He is the author of The Lawyer Millionaire®: The Complete Guide for Attorneys on Maximizing Wealth, Minimizing Taxes, and Retiring with Confidence, published by the American Bar Association, and the host of The Lawyer Millionaire® Podcast. Darren holds a Master of Science in Financial Planning from Golden Gate University and is both a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor®. His mission is to help attorneys achieve financial independence as they define it.
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James Koford, CFP®, RICP®, TPCP®, is the Lead Financial Planner at Wurz Financial Services, and is located near Tampa, Florida. He focuses on tax planning, retirement planning, and investment management, and taxes a planning-first approach that brings structure, clarity, and confidence to clients’ financial lives. James translates complex financial decisions into practical strategies that align investments, cash flow, tax planning, and long-term goals within a cohesive framework. Prior to his current role, he built a diverse career spanning financial planning, investment management, financial education, portfolio strategy, and long-term client relationship management.
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Why Attend
Being an attorney is hard enough without the bookkeeping/IOLTA nonsense. Ready to keep more of what you earn? Whether you’re launching a new law practice or been in your own practice for forty years, this program is your roadmap to slashing your tax bill and building real wealth. Want to write off that second home, or discover how to deduct your vacation? In this dynamic, eye-opening session, civil and criminal tax controversy attorney Eric Green will walk you through often-overlooked strategies to dramatically cut taxes, increase deductions, and protect your law practice from IRS audit adjustments. You’ll walk away armed with actionable insights you can put to work immediately and easily earn back 8-10X what you invested in this seminar!
The program will cover not just how to deduct these expenses but what documentation you need to maintain to make sure you are audit proof if Uncle Sam comes calling!
In this new expanded webinar, Eric and Leighanne will review other benefits like converting your practice to an S Corporation, retirement planning and discuss apps that can help tie all this together and make your record keeping a breeze!
Who Should Attend:
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the way you think about taxes—and take home the tools you need to save thousands year after year.
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Closed-captioning available
2025-09-05 13:00:00
This program begins with the foundations of generative AI, introducing large language models and transformer architecture, then moves into practical applications for legal professionals. Participants will learn how to design and deploy custom GPTs in OpenAI and build agent-based automations in Microsoft Copilot, both of which enable legal teams to streamline repetitive work across transactional matters, litigation management, and broader legal operations. The program also highlights how to use OpenAI projects and Microsoft’s integrated tools to scale and organize AI-driven efficiencies across the legal function.
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Date / Time: December 19, 2025
Closed-captioning available
2025-10-30 14:00:00
Session I – Considerations: Revocable vs. Irrevocable – Georgia Bender
In this session, attorney Georgia Bender will present a brief analysis of the structures and considerations involved in revocable and irrevocable trusts and when each type of trust may be appropriate. Next, Ms. Bender will go into a broad discussion of revocable trusts and the advantages they bring in flexibility of administration, probate avoidance, and estate tax planning. She’ll then review who might be an ideal candidate for this type of trust.
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Session II – Irrevocable Trusts and Trust Administration – Joseph Donohue
In this session, Attorney Joseph Donohue will review four common types of irrevocable trusts and the contexts in which they are best used. Next, Mr. Donohue will offer some helpful drafting tips for trusts. Lastly, he will dive into topics surrounding trust administration from tax reporting to key phases, avoiding trust contests, and drafting documents to protect your fiduciary clients.
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Date / Time: December 11, 2025
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2026-03-30 14:00:00
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Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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