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Michael A. Clark

Partner

Chicago
312.853.2173
312.853.7036 Fax

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MICHAEL A. CLARK is a partner in Sidley's Chicago office. Mr. Clark has experience in representing clients with respect to federal income tax controversies in litigation and in negotiations with the Internal Revenue Service. He also has extensive experience as tax counsel for tax-exempt organizations, including trade and professional associations.

Memberships & Affiliations

Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation Exempt Organizations Committee, Co-Chair of the Audits and Appeals Subcommittee, Former Chair, Intermediate Sanctions Subcommittee
Chicago Bar Association, Federal Tax Committee, Past Chair of Division H, Exempt Organizations Subcommittee
American Health Lawyers Association, Past Chair, AAHA Tax and Finance Committee and former member of the planning committee for the Annual AAHA Healthcare Tax Law Institute
American Bar Association Health Law Section, Member, Health Lawyer editorial board and Vice Chair, Tax and Finance Interest Group
Great Lakes TE/GE Council, Former EO Coordinator

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Practices

Areas of Focus

Admissions & Certifications

U.S. Tax Court, 1982
U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, 1986
U.S. District Court, N.D. of Illinois - General, 1982
Illinois, 1979

Education

Harvard Law School
(J.D., 1979, magna cum laude, editor Harvard Law Review)
Illinois Wesleyan University
(B.A., 1976, summa cum laude, Phi Kappa Phi)

Clerkships

U.S. Tax Court, Arnold Raum, 1979-1981