In his practice, Tony regularly advises tax-exempt organizations on legal issues related to formation, corporate governance, and qualification for and maintenance of tax-exempt status. Prior to joining the firm, Tony was a summer associate with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation where he supported the legal team in providing guidance across a variety of areas including tax, transactional, employment, and operations. He currently serves as an adjunct professor with the Graduate Program in Taxation at the University of Washington School of Law and as a mentor attorney with Wayfind’s “Start-up Advocates Program.” Tony earned his B.A. degree from Seattle University and both his J.D. and LL.M. in taxation degrees from the University of Washington School of Law.