Sarah N. Lashua, JD, LLM
Currently Residing in Plano, TX ? 812-***-****? ***********@*****.***
Education
Boston University School of Law, Boston, MA
May 2007
LLM in Taxation
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, IN
May 2006
Juris Doctor
. Dean's List
. Received award for pro bono work
Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
December
2002
Bachelor of Science in Business Concentrations
. Majors: Accounting and Finance; Minor: Economics
. Dean's List
Professional Experience
Caturano & Co., Ltd., Public Accounting Firm, Boston, MA
January 2007 - May 2009
Tax Associate
. Performed research on state and local tax issues such as sales tax,
franchise tax and state income tax
. Assisted clients with tax controversy issues
. Drafted client, state and IRS correspondence
. Defended clients against state audits assessing back taxes
. Completed corporate tax consulting projects
. Performed tax due diligence for a $300,000,000 merger and acquisition
of landfill gas facilities in multiple states
. Prepared individual and trust tax returns for high net worth family
groups with limited review points.
Law Clerk Positions
McGlynn & McGlynn, Salem, MA
October 2006 -January 2007
Student Law Clerk
. Performed research on family law issues
. Organized and maintain client files
. Drafted client correspondence
Marion County Superior Court, Indianapolis, IN
August 2005- December 2005
Judicial Internship
. Prepared legal memorandum and legal research on criminal law and civil
law issues
. Assisted judges in reviewing party filings
. Participated in pre-trial conferences
. Observed criminal and civil court proceedings
Indiana Legal Services, Indianapolis, IN
June 2005-August 2005
Summer Law Clerk
. Interviewed potential clients
. Conducted legal research on family law and landlord tenant law issues
. Drafted motions, pleadings, and client contact letters
Licensing
. Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts.
. Eligible to sit for the CPA exam.