[8] In 1990, Michael Desmond graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history.
[9] In 1994, he graduated magna cum laude from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law with a JD degree.
[6] President Trump reportedly asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in early 2019 to ensure that Desmond was confirmed quickly.
[9] (1) Author, foreword to Jasper L. Cummings, Jr.'s, "The Supreme Court's Federal Tax Jurisprudence," American Bar Association (2d ed.
(2) Principal drafter, American College of Tax Counsel Comments on Recent Changes to IRS Appeals Conference and Settlement Practices (October 2016).
(3) Contributing author, ABA Section of Taxation Comments on Partnership Tax Audit and Litigation Regime Revisions (November 2015).
(9) Principal drafter, ABA Section of Taxation Comments on Proposed Regulations Relating to Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service (November 2012).
(10) Contributing author, ABA Section of Taxation Comments on Notice 2011-62, Ex Parte Communications Between Appeals and Other Internal Revenue Service Employees (August 2011).
(11) Contributing author, ABA Section of Taxation Comments on Notice 2010-62 Regarding Implementation of the Economic Substance Legislation (January 2011).
(15) Co-author, "Practical Considerations in Preparing for the Impending Schedule UTP Filing Requirement,'' The Tax Executive (September 2010).