Peter Levrant
General Attorney (Tax) at IRS, Office of Chief Counsel- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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LexisNexis Professional Research Certified
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WestlawNext Certified
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Experience
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IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
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United States
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Law Practice
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400 - 500 Employee
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General Attorney (Tax)
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Jul 2022 - Present
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Prosecutor
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Aug 2020 - Jul 2022
Led General Crimes litigation team. Coordinated with law enforcement to investigate cases, advised on pre-trial dispositions, filed charges, and prepared and answered discovery requests. Represented the United States at trial, drafted and argued motions, primary chair for 4 general offense trials, and acted as co-chair for 3 special victim cases.
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Defense Attorney
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
Represented 100+ Soldiers in criminal and administrative proceedings. Defended 11 clients at bench and jury trials resulting in numerous acquittals and favorable pleas. Managed complex case load involving medical and financial records, collaborated with and examined expert witnesses, and wrote and argued motions.
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U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Advisor
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2018
Provided legal support to civil authorities during emergencies. Researched and wrote legal reviews, assisted with financial loss investigations, and prepared 100+ wills and powers of attorney for personnel deploying overseas. Provided legal support to civil authorities during emergencies. Researched and wrote legal reviews, assisted with financial loss investigations, and prepared 100+ wills and powers of attorney for personnel deploying overseas.
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IRS Office of Chief Counsel
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Denver, Colorado
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Small Tax Specialist
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
Managed 30+ individual and business tax cases under $50K. Drafted pleadings, memoranda, motions, and briefs. Directed pre-trial and settlement conferences. Reviewed and investigated tax examinations and appeals decisions. Managed 30+ individual and business tax cases under $50K. Drafted pleadings, memoranda, motions, and briefs. Directed pre-trial and settlement conferences. Reviewed and investigated tax examinations and appeals decisions.
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Syracuse University College of Law - Company
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Writing & Research Assistant
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
Developed legal writing, research, and analysis capabilities of first- and second-year law students. Created criminal law fact pattern and research-based assignments for second-year writing course. Held regular office hours to guide students through the legal writing process. Developed legal writing, research, and analysis capabilities of first- and second-year law students. Created criminal law fact pattern and research-based assignments for second-year writing course. Held regular office hours to guide students through the legal writing process.
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St. Joseph's Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk
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Jul 2015 - May 2016
Drafted and revised vendor service agreements, physician employment contracts, lease agreements, consulting agreements, and contract termination notifications. Improved master contracts databases for Medicare recertification and DNV reaccreditation. Drafted and revised vendor service agreements, physician employment contracts, lease agreements, consulting agreements, and contract termination notifications. Improved master contracts databases for Medicare recertification and DNV reaccreditation.
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Syrian Accountability Project
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Syracuse University College of Law
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Executive Director
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Apr 2015 - May 2016
Led internationally recognized, student-run NGO under the supervision of Professor David Crane, the founding Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Managed 25+ law students in three divisions, documenting potential war crimes and crimes against humanity occurring in the Syrian conflict. Authored legal white paper presented to the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict highlighting ongoing violence against women in Syria. Led internationally recognized, student-run NGO under the supervision of Professor David Crane, the founding Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Managed 25+ law students in three divisions, documenting potential war crimes and crimes against humanity occurring in the Syrian conflict. Authored legal white paper presented to the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict highlighting ongoing violence against women in Syria.
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Syracuse University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Attorney
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Represented five clients in proceedings with Discharge Review Boards, Boards of Corrections for Military Records, and VA claims appeals. Assisted clients in obtaining VA benefits, and performed weekly community outreach and advocacy activities. Represented five clients in proceedings with Discharge Review Boards, Boards of Corrections for Military Records, and VA claims appeals. Assisted clients in obtaining VA benefits, and performed weekly community outreach and advocacy activities.
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St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
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Syracuse, New York
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Legal Extern for the General Counsel
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
Provided legal analysis and recommendations to hospital administration concerning compliance with the PPACA, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Internal Revenue Code. Drafted memoranda concerning health and labor and employment laws. Revise Business Associate Agreement and various Protected Health Information-related policies Provided legal analysis and recommendations to hospital administration concerning compliance with the PPACA, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Internal Revenue Code. Drafted memoranda concerning health and labor and employment laws. Revise Business Associate Agreement and various Protected Health Information-related policies
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No Peace Without Justice
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Belgium
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Intern
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Researched and documented war crimes and crimes against humanity occurring in Syria. Conducted conflict mapping and crime analysis to determine responsible parties for future tribunal prosecution under multiple international statutes. Collaborated with international non-governmental organization to increase awareness of legal consequences of the Syrian conflict. Researched and documented war crimes and crimes against humanity occurring in Syria. Conducted conflict mapping and crime analysis to determine responsible parties for future tribunal prosecution under multiple international statutes. Collaborated with international non-governmental organization to increase awareness of legal consequences of the Syrian conflict.
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Oswego County Attorney's Office
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Oswego, NY
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Legal Intern
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May 2014 - Jun 2014
Performed legal research and wrote memoranda on various state law issues. Prepared and reviewed documents for $450M tax certiorari litigation and ten family court proceedings. Updated and fact-checked legal forms, drafted county ethics board decision, and participated in legislative sessions and meetings. Performed legal research and wrote memoranda on various state law issues. Prepared and reviewed documents for $450M tax certiorari litigation and ten family court proceedings. Updated and fact-checked legal forms, drafted county ethics board decision, and participated in legislative sessions and meetings.
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Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
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Syracuse, NY
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Graduate Assistant, National Security Studies
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Assisted the Director, Bill Smullen, former Chief of Staff, US Department of State, in the marketing, coordination, and execution of a two-week executive education program. Managed information technology and note-taking for class instruction and orchestrated on-site and off-site course events. Aided and escorted distinguished lecturers, international visitors, and panelists in a two-day simulation exercise. Assisted the Director, Bill Smullen, former Chief of Staff, US Department of State, in the marketing, coordination, and execution of a two-week executive education program. Managed information technology and note-taking for class instruction and orchestrated on-site and off-site course events. Aided and escorted distinguished lecturers, international visitors, and panelists in a two-day simulation exercise.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief, ICBM Current Operations
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Oct 2012 - Aug 2013
Led 32 officer and enlisted instructors in five sections; created and implemented training policies and schedules. Directed and coordinated maintenance activities for $2.2M combat simulator training equipment. Supervised weapon system instructional programs and the training of 234 crew and staff officers. Oversaw feeding operations for 15 Missile Alert Facilities and 175 actively deployed missile personnel. Managed the acquisition, logistics and utilization of 24 operations vehicles worth $424K. Coordinated antiterrorism exercises, education and training for 300+ members. Show less
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Flight Commander
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Commanded 15 nuclear launch officers and 9 airmen. Responsible for two $34M Missile Alert Facilities and the quality of life of operations, security and support personnel. Developed operational, exercise, and enrichment programs and products for unit of 81 personnel. Approved unit’s yearly budget of $185K, and oversaw financial management, resource allocation and purchases. Orchestrated monthly training, manning and operational readiness reports for Air Force Headquarters.
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ICBM Combat Crew Commander
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
Controlled, monitored, and oversaw the maintenance and safety of 150 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles. Applied current directives for targeting, execution and positive control of 50 ICBMs. Implemented the nuclear policy as directed by the President of the United States.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Antiterrorism Officer
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Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
Sole officer in charge of threat reduction and quality assurance of contract and military security members. Established a base security study, which concluded that the police were effectively protecting the 18K workers. Conducted 20+ hours of surveillance in support of the base threat readiness study. Executed 53 random anti-terrorism measures; guaranteed all security precautions were in place. Sole officer in charge of threat reduction and quality assurance of contract and military security members. Established a base security study, which concluded that the police were effectively protecting the 18K workers. Conducted 20+ hours of surveillance in support of the base threat readiness study. Executed 53 random anti-terrorism measures; guaranteed all security precautions were in place.
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Education
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Syracuse University College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
University of Colorado Denver - School of Public Affairs
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) -
University of Colorado Colorado Springs - Center for Homeland Security
Graduate Certificate, National Defense -
Virginia Military Institute
Bachelor’s Degree, Modern Languages & Cultures: Arabic & Spanish