Jacob Wilson
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Education
New York University School of Law August, 2017 May, 2018
Master of Laws in Taxation
University of Kansas School of Law August, 2014 May, 2017
Juris Doctor; Tax Law Certificate, Business and Commercial Law Certificate
CALI Awards: Business Planning; Representing Tax Exempt Organizations
Western Governors University January, 2012 June, 2014
Bachelor of Arts- Physics
Community College of the Air Force March, 2010 October, 2011
Associate of Applied Science- Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
Work Experience
SCD Probiotics Kansas City, MO
In-House Counsel, Legal Intern January April, 2017
Litigation assistant, managed client/lawfirm relationship
Researched arbitration clauses in commercial contracts; briefed arguments for appellate court
U.S. Department of Labor Kansas City, MO
Employee Benefits Security Investigator May, 2015 October, 2016
Audited private employer pension and welfare plans for ERISA compliance
Reviewed multi-billion dollar pension plans for violation of fiduciary duties
Internal Revenue Service Kansas City, MO
Office of Chief Counsel, Small Business/Self-employed May August, 2016
Assists attorneys representing the IRS in civil recoveries before the Tax Court and District Court
Crafted litigation guidebook: Tax Liens and Piercing the Corporate Veil, Federal vs. State Law
Phoenix North High School Phoenix, AZ
Student Teacher: Physics October, 2013 April, 2014
Managed 48 students across two classes; monitored performance, provided feedback
Recognized for subject matter expertise and dedication to craft beyond the 40-hr work week
ASARCO- Ray Copper Mine Ray, AZ
Safety Engineering Intern May October, 2013
Composed challenges to 34 inspection citations resulting in reduced fines from $600k to $45k
Led bi-monthly Workplace Safety Taskforce as required by local Collective Bargaining Agreement
U.S. Air Force, Hill AFB Salt Lake City, UT
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician March, 2010 May, 2013
Performed OSHA compliance surveys for massive aerospace complex 20K personnel, 469 industrial work centers
Emergency first-responder for on/off base chemical, biological, radiological incidents
Conducted industrial work place surveys and radioactive materials exposure assessments
Organizer and Leader
The First Four Founder, President
Military professional organization designed to develop esprit de corps among freshly trained airmen
Jr. Judicial Review Founder, Moderator
U.S. Supreme Court “Book Club” to read and debate decisions for historical and political context