Biography
Emily Little is a trusts and estates attorney with an exceptional understanding of tax regulations and strategies, particularly for tax-exempt organizations. She helps clients navigate Texas tax laws and IRS audits or appeals.
The majority of Emily’s practice focuses on:
- nonprofit corporate and tax-related issues under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code;
- issues related to self-dealing, minimum distribution requirements, excess business holdings, jeopardizing investments, taxable expenditures, and foreign activities;
- supporting organizations, higher education institutions, religious organizations, governmental entities, social welfare organizations, trade associations, business leagues, title-holding companies, and social clubs on related issues;
- IRS audits and appeals; and
- Texas state tax matters including, but not limited to, sales tax and property tax.
Emily offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having recently earned a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University. Prior to Jackson Walker, she worked as a law clerk at small and regional law firms, where she gained experience handling complex tax issues, including international taxation issues related to cryptocurrency and corporation formation. She also served as a research assistant to Professor Kevin Yamamoto at South Texas College of Law Houston. Before attending law school, Emily taught seventh grade mathematics in Rose Hill, North Carolina.
Education
LL.M, Taxation, New York University
J.D., magna cum laude, South Texas College of Law Houston
- CALI Award of Excellence (highest grade in class) in Corporate Taxation, Professional Sports Law Seminar, and Criminal Law
- Tax Law Society, Treasurer
- Oil and Gas Law Society, Member
B.A., Texas A&M University
Bar Admissions
Texas