Mr. Stigile frequently writes and lectures on topics involving taxation. His more recent speaking engagements include an "Income Tax Update" for California State University, Los Angeles, "Tax Identity Theft" for the Taxation Technical Committee of the Los Angeles Chapter of CalCPA, and the "IRS Audit Programs and Other Hot Tax Controversy Issues" for the Santa Clarita Valley Discussion Group of the Los Angeles Chapter of CalCPA. Mr. Stigile was awarded the distinction of Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2012, as recognized and published in Los Angeles Magazine. He is also on the Planning Committee of the Annual UCLA Extension Tax Controversy Institute.
In addition to being a licensed lawyer, Mr. Stigile is also a CPA licensed in California. He is currently the President of the Los Angeles Chapter of CalCPA.
His civic activities have included volunteer work with the Community Tax Aid of New York (2005), the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at California Lutheran University (1997-1998), The Los Angeles Young Lawyers Association (current), and The Special Olympics in New York City. He was also the Race Director for the annual CalCPA Brentwood 5K/10K run during 2008 and 2009.
Organizations:
American Bar Association, Taxation Section
Co-Chair, Criminal Tax Penalties Subcommittee of CCTP (2010-2012)
Civil & Criminal Tax Penalties Committee ("CCTP") (2006)
Western States Bar Association Member
California Society of Certified Public Accountants
First Vice President, Los Angeles Chapter (2012-2013)
CalCPA Leadership Institute (2012)
Vice President, Los Angeles Chapter (2010-2012)
Council (2009-2013)
Nominations Committee, State Board (2010-2012)
Treasurer, Los Angeles Chapter (2009-2010)
Los Angeles Chapter Board (2008-2013)
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Tax Procedure and Litigation Committee (Chair, 2007)
Washington D.C. Delegation Presenter of Paper on Collection Due Process (2007)
Annual UCLA Extension Tax Controversy Institute - Conference Planning Committee Member (2010-2012)
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Young Tax Lawyers
American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Publications:
Co-author, "Will the Real John Doe Please Stand Up?: Tax Identity Theft Developments," Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure, February-March 2012
Co-author "Important Developments During the Year - Important Criminal Developments," The Tax Lawyer, 2010-2012
Author - Collection Due Process - The Administrative Record for Tax Court Proceedings (2007)
Co-author, "The Effects of a Federal Tax Adjustment by the Internal Revenue Service on a California Personal Resident," California Tax Lawyer, Spring 2006
Co-author, "Strategic Options for Taxpayers – California Tax Procedure 101," California Tax Lawyer, Winter 2006
"Like-Kind Basics for Commercial and Residential Developers and Brokers," C&R Resource, March 2006
Co-author "Important Developments During the Year - Important Civil Developments," The Tax Lawyer, Summer 2006
