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Texas Tax Legends

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Abridged, Interview with Michael J. Desmond of Miller & Chevalier Chartered - July 10, 2025

Michael Desmond

Mike Desmond of Miller & Chevalier Chartered, one of the most respected figures in tax law today. Mr. Desmond has held two of the most influential legal roles in federal tax administration: Tax Legislative Counsel in the U.S. Department of the Treasury under President George W. Bush and Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service under President Donald J. Trump. These interviews will explore his career moving in and out of government at the highest levels of tax administration and serving as a leading tax litigator.