Richard L. Schmalbeck
Simpson Thacher and Bartlett Professor of Law
Richard Schmalbeck is Professor of Law at Duke University. He has also served as dean of the University of Illinois College of Law, and as a visiting professor on the University of Michigan and Northwestern University law faculties. His recent scholarly work has focused on issues involving non-profit organizations, and the federal estate and gift taxes. He has also served as an adviser to the Russian Federation in connection with its tax reform efforts. The third edition of his federal income tax casebook, co-authored with Lawrence Zelenak, was released by Aspen Publishers in 2011.
He graduated from the University of Chicago, and later from its Law School, where he served as associate editor of the University of Chicago Law Review. Prior to beginning his teaching career, he practiced tax law in Washington, D.C.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett Professor of Law, Duke Law School, Duke University 2009
- Professor of Law, Duke Law School, Duke University 1984
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- Duke Law School 210 Science Dr, Duke Box 90362, Durham, NC 27708
- Duke Law School Room 4188, Duke Box 90362, Durham, NC 27708-0360
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schmalbeck@law.duke.edu
(919) 613-7078
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