Career
Mary represents large business taxpayers in IRS audits, appeals and tax litigation, with emphasis on partnership audits and federal tax procedural issues, including statutes of limitation, interest, and penalties. She has significant knowledge and experience in partnership tax issues and oil and gas tax issues.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association Tax Section, Vice Chair, Committee Operations (2022-2024), Council member, 2012-2017, Appointments to the Tax Court Committee, Chair 2015-2017, Court Procedure and Practice Committee Chair and Vice Chair, 2005-2007
American College of Tax Counsel, Board of Regents, 5th Circuit Regent, 2021-2023 and Amicus Brief Committee 2021-2023
State Bar of Texas Tax Section, Chair, 2011-2012; Outstanding Texas Tax Lawyer 2021
Dallas Bar Association Tax Section, Chair, 2005-2006
Tax Editorial Advisory Board, Law360, 2014-2023
Board member of The Family Place (2017-2021) and Business Council for the Arts, Executive Committee (2014-2023).
Holland & Knight, Directors Committee, 2021-2024.
Personal
SMU Dedman School of Law (JD, Order of the Coif); University of Notre Dame (BBA, with highest honors).