Jennifer Chou
Ernst & Young
Irvine
2
Languages
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Experienced California-licensed attorney specializing in multistate tax controversy matters for Fortune 500 companies. Conducts comprehensive statutory research, drafts legal memoranda, and supports administrative proceedings while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Developed scalable project management tools and improved workflows to deliver effective legal solutions in dynamic environments.
Work History
Senior Tax Consultant
2 Years 9 Months- Advise and assist multiple Fortune 500 and multinational companies on California and multistate tax controversy issues.
- Conducted legal research involving multistate tax regulations, statutes, and administrative guidance.
- Draft technical memorandum, legal analysis memorandum, client and government agency correspondence, and supporting documentation for complex tax controversy engagements.
- Review corporate California and Federal tax returns and assist with calculations on potential exposures and opportunities.
- Collaborate with attorneys, tax professionals, government agencies, and cross functional teams to resolve complex tax issues.
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
Summer Intern
2 Months- Drafted legal memorandum, briefs, and supporting factual summaries.
- Research on commercial broadcasting regulations, statutes, and administrative guidance.
- Review and organize evidential materials from client opposing parties and clients
Student Intern
9 Months- Analyzed and summarized criminal case files related to resentencing in California and Arizona. post-conviction relief.
- Conduct legal research on criminal procedure and sentencing reforms.
- Draft legal analytical memorandum and legal recommendations for DA's review
Legal Assistant
10 Months- Oversaw litigation files for multinational clients, addressing cross-border legal issues to ensure compliance and strategic resolution.
- Conducted legal research and factual investigations.
- Draft legal memorandum, correspondence, pleadings, and supporting legal documents.
- Cooperate with attorneys, clients, law enforcement agencies, and government authorities.
Education
J.D. - Law
- Dean's Merit Scholarship
Master of Arts - Law
Bachelor of Arts - Financial And Economic Law
Skills
Tax law
Tax dispute resolution
Legal analysis
Legal research
Legal writing
Document review
Document preparation
Legal advisory
Client counseling
Case management
Project management
Process Improvement
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Strong negotiation skills
Certification
Bar Admission: California, USA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Tax Consultant
Ernst & Young
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Summer Intern
Law Office of Vanessa Wiiliams
05.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Student Intern
AOKI Criminal Practicum
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of James Dunn
08.2019 - 06.2020Read More
University of California, Davis
J.D. from Law
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Georgetown University
Master of Arts from Law
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Fu Jen Catholic University
Bachelor of Arts from Financial And Economic Law
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