2026 Speakers and Topics (subject to change)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

8:00 - 8:45 am Breakfast
8:45 - 10:15 amOpening Remarks & Panel on International Tax Issues
10:30 - 11:30 amScott A. Bowman
McDermott Will & Schulte
International Tax Topic (Tentative)
11:30 am - 12:00 pmGet Lunch and Visit with Sponsors
12:00 - 1:00 pmProf. Cassady V. Brewer
Georgia State University College of Law
Prof. Bruce A. McGovern
South Texas College of Law Houston
Recent Developments in Federal Income Taxation - Part 1
1:00 - 1:30 pmVisiting With Sponsors
1:30 - 2:30 pmProf. Cassady V. Brewer
Georgia State University College of Law
Prof. Bruce A. McGovern
South Texas College of Law Houston
Recent Developments in Federal Income Taxation - Part 2
2:35 - 3:35 pmJames B. Sowell
KPMG LLP
Understanding and Drafting Partnership Allocation Provisions

3:35 - 4:00 pmVisiting With Sponsors
4:00 - 5:00 pmSamuel A. Donaldson, JD, LL.M., AEP® (Distinguished)
Georgia State University College of Law
Federal Wealth Transfer Tax Update
5:00 - 6:00 pmWelcome Reception

Thursday, April 9, 2026

8:00 - 8:45 amSamuel C. Ullman Memorial Breakfast and Visit with Sponsors
Sponsored by The Florida Bar Tax Law Section
8:45 amOpening Remarks
8:50 - 9:50 amAlexander L. Reid, JD, LL.M.
BakerHostetler
Presentation on Exempt Organizations topic
9:55 - 11:25 amA. Brian Phillips
A. Brian Phillips, P.A.
Presentation on Criminal Tax topic

11:25 am -12:25 pmStudent Networking Luncheon and Visit with Sponsors
Sponsored by A. Brian Phillips, P.A.
12:25 pm - 1:25 pmSpeaker & Topic TBD


1:30 - 2:30 pmGregg D. Polsky, JD, LL.M.
New York University School of Law
Presentation on 1202 Planning topic
2:30 - 3:00 pmVisiting With Sponsors
3:00 - 4:00 pmClaudia Ray, JD
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Presentation on Generative AI topic
4:05 - 5:05 pmGregg D. Polsky, JD, LL.M.
New York University School of Law
Presentation on Corporate Reorganizations topic
5:05 - 6:30 pmAttendee Mingle Reception
Connect with fellow attendees over unique food and lively conversation. Every 10 minutes, rotate through four pre-assigned tables, each with a new group of 10 people. Table facilitators will spark the chat with fun icebreaker questions.

Friday, April 10, 2026

8:00 - 8:45 amBreakfast with Sponsors
8:45 amOpening Remarks
8:50 - 9:50 amStephanie Loomis-Price
Perkins Coie LLP
Presentation on IRS Collection Efforts topic
9:55 - 10:55 amPaul Lee, JD, LL.M. (taxation)
Northern Trust
The Great Unknown: What Really Happens When Partners Die?
11:00 am - 12:00 pmBenetta Y. Park, JD
Bessemer Trust
Matthew J. Scheer
Gunster
Presentation on Family Office Structures and Lender Management Planning topic
12:00 - 12:45 pmGet Lunch and Visit with Sponsors
12:45 - 1:45 pmBrant J. Hellwig, JD, LL.M. (taxation)
New York University School of Law
Presentation on Tax Consequences of Termination of Grantor Trust Status at Death topic
1:50 - 2:50 pmLauren Y. Detzel, JD
Dean Mead
Presentation on Trust Modifications and Decantings topic

3:00 pmDennis Calfee's Birthday Party
Come celebrate with us! Join fellow attendees in wishing Professor Calfee a very Happy Birthday — let’s make it a moment to remember!

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