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    The Loretta Collins Argrett Fellowship

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    2025-2028 Loretta Collins Argrett Fellowship

    Applications for the 2025-2028 Fellowship will open in early 2025. Check back for updates!

    Meet the Current Argrett Fellows

    About the Fellowship

    Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    The American Bar Association Section of Taxation is pleased to announce the Loretta Collins Argrett Fellowship, which seeks to create a more accessible and equitable pipeline into the Section of Taxation (“the Section”) and the tax bar. The goal of the Loretta Collins Argrett Fellowship (“the Fellowship”) is to identify, engage, and infuse historically underrepresented individuals into the Section, create a more accessible, equitable, and inclusive pathway into Section leadership, and support the expansion, diversification, and inclusiveness of the tax profession to create a space and sense of belonging for those looking to become involved with the Section.

    The Fellowship is a three-year program open to any individual with a diverse background or a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tax bar.  The Section aspires to award up to five (5) three-year Fellowships each fiscal year.

    Fellowship Benefits

    (for three (3) years)

    • Waiver of annual membership dues for the American Bar Association and the Tax Section.
    • Waiver of all registration fees (including tickets for receptions, ticketed events, committee breakfasts and lunches) for the Tax Section’s Fall, Midyear, and May meetings.
    • Coverage or reimbursement of reasonable travel and accommodation expenses associated with attending the Section’s Midyear and May meetings.
    • Waiver or reimbursement of expenses associated with special gatherings at each Section meeting
    • Two assigned mentors for each fellow will serve as guides for Section activities, networking, and professional and career advice and opportunities.
    • Monthly virtual meetings with Section leaders and special guests with discussions and introduction to a wide range of topics.
    • Periodic special events such as luncheons and receptions

    Fellowship Requirements

    Participation

    • Fellows are expected to actively participate in the monthly virtual meetings hosted by the Fellowship Program.
    • Fellows are expected to attend the Section’s Fall, Midyear, and May meetings and to actively participate in other Section activities and meetings sponsored by the Fellowship Program.
    • Fellows are expected to join at least two Section committees and to attend meetings of the selected committees during each Section meeting and throughout the year.
    • Fellows are expected to participate in annual evaluation of the Fellowship Program. 

    Eligibility

    • Any individual with a diverse background or a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the tax bar may apply.
    • All are encouraged to submit an application.

    Fellowship Committee Members

    • Melissa Wiley, Lowenstein Sandler LLP (Chair)
    • Julian Lee, Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service (Vice-Chair)
    • Caroline Ciraolo, Kostelanetz (Past-Chair)
    • Diana Erbsen, DLA Piper
    • Sanessa Griffiths, Skadden
    • Brandon King, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    • Laura Krebs Al-Shathir, Capes Sokol
    • Kelley Miller, Reed Smith
    • Byung Hyuk (Billy) Min, Agostino & Associates, PC
    • Alexandra Minkovich, Baker McKenzie
    • Allie Petrova, Petrova Law
    • Michael Romero, Taylor Nelson & Amitrano
    • Lany Villalobos, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    • Beverly Winstead, The Law Office of Beverly Winstead

    Donate to the Fellowship

    The Tax Section has established the Tax Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (JDEI) Fund, which includes a permanent endowment within the American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education (FJE). Charitable donations to the ABA FJE are tax deductible within the limits of the law. Investment revenue from the Tax JDEI Fund will provide stable, long-term funding for Section’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and provides key financial support for the Fellowship.

    Your donation will help fund the following benefits: 

    • Waiver of annual membership dues for the American Bar Association and the Tax Section.
    • Waiver of all registration fees (including tickets for receptions and lunches) for the Tax Section’s Fall, Midyear, and May meetings.
    • Reimbursement of reasonable travel and accommodation expenses associated with attending the Section’s Fall, Midyear, and May meetings.
    • Waiver or reimbursement of expenses associated with special gatherings at each Section meeting for Loretta Collins Argrett Fellows.
    • A mentoring program that includes assigned mentors for each Fellow who will serve as guides for Section activities, networking, and professional and career advice, and opportunities.
    • Monthly virtual meetings with Section leaders and others special guests discussing a wide range of topics.
    • Periodic special events.
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