John’s University. Professor Maria M. Pirrone holds an LL.M degree in Taxation from New York Law School and a J.D. degree from St. John’s University. She is currently registered as a licensed Certified Public Accountant and Attorney at Law in the State of New York. She graduated from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Finance and M.B.A. in Public Accounting. Professor Pirrone teaches Individual Tax Planning, Taxation of Estates and Gifts, Taxation of Financial Products and Tax Research. She is a member of the NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Bar Association and the American Accounting Association.