Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
Paul M. Kohlhoff
Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Tax Clinic
Paul.Kohlhoff@valpo.edu
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Education
J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law (1986)
B.S., Purdue University (1981)
Courses Taught & Research Interests
Taxation, IRS Practice and Procedure, Estate Planning, Conservation Easements, Charitable Gift Planning.
Professional Activities
PLEADS Section, Indiana Bar Association. Council Member (2005)
Woodland Savanna Land Conservancy. Legal Advisor (2003 - Present)
Indiana Land Protection Alliance. Chair (1998 - 2004)
Indiana Forest Legacy Program Selection Committee. Member (1998 - 2001)
Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. Board Member (2001-2002)
Chicago Wilderness Steering Committee. Member (1999 - 2000)
NiSource Environmental Challenge Fund Advisory Committee. Member (1997 - 2000)
American Inns of Court, Porter County Chapter. Member (1994 - 1997)
Shirley Heinze Environmental Fund. Trustee (1995 - 1997)
Previous Professional Experience
Before coming to Valparaiso Law School, Professor Kohlhoff operated his own law practice concentrating in the areas of taxation, estate planning, business law and real estate. He developed a professional interest in the legal issues affecting non-profit land conservation organization, and held management position in 2 such organizations. Prior to this, Professor Kohlhoff practiced as a Trial Attorney for the Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service. He began his legal career as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Alfred J. Pivarnik, Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
“The Tax Clinic gives students the opportunity to practice law before they become licensed attorneys. Operating like a small law firm, students in the Tax Clinic represent taxpayers in actual cases before the IRS and U.S. Tax Court. In addition to learning substantive tax procedure, students have the opportunity to practice valuable lawyering skills including case development, interviewing, negotiating, and time billing.”
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