Distinguished Service Award
The ABA Section of Taxation Distinguished Service Award was established in 1995 to underscore the Section's respect for and support of professionalism within the tax bar. Read more...

Janet Spragens Pro Bono Award
The ABA Section of Taxation Pro Bono Award was established in 2002 to recognize one or more individuals or law firms that have provided meritorious pro bono service in the representation to low-income taxpayers. Read more...

Public Service Fellowship
The Section’s Public Service Fellowship award program was developed to address the need for tax legal service assistance around the country, and to foster an interest in tax-related public service for those lawyers who participate.  Fellowships are open to recent J.D. and LL.M. graduates and judicial clerks who commit to working in tax-related public interest, non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations for two years.  For information about the program and how to apply, click here.

Nolan Fellows
Named for the late Jack Nolan, a dedicated and respected Tax Section member, the distinction is awarded to young lawyers who are actively involved in the Section and have shown leadership qualities. Read more...

Law Student Tax Challenge
The ABA Section of Taxation Law Student Tax Challenge was established in 2001 by the Young Lawyers Forum. It is an annual inter-law school transactional planning and client counseling competition designed to focus on the tax consequences of a complex business-planning problem. The Challenge provides law students with the opportunity to research "real-life" tax planning issues and to demonstrate their acquired tax knowledge through their writing and oratory skills. Read more...