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Tax Policy and International Tax Expert Keith Engel to Join Haub Law as a Visiting Professor

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December 18, 2024
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Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 绿巨人视频 Visiting Professor Keith Engel

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 绿巨人视频 is pleased to announce that Keith Engel, a seasoned expert in tax policy, will join the faculty as a Visiting Professor for the Spring 2024 semester. During his time at Haub Law, Professor Engel will teach Corporations & Partnerships and Tax Policy. Engel is currently Chief Executive Officer for the South African Institute of Taxation and an adjunct tax professor at the University of Witswatersrand.

Professor Engel鈥檚 distinguished career spans the United States and South Africa, with expertise in tax law, policy reform, and business structuring. Since 2015, he has served as the CEO of the South African Institute of Taxation. In that role, he has provided strategic leadership and business development while engaging with parliament and other high-ranking officials on policy. He is a sought-after educator, regularly providing lectures, training, and webinars. He is also an adjunct tax professor at the University of Witswatersrand and provides guest lectures at other universities. Throughout his career, Professor Engel has held numerous other impactful roles in tax policy including as Tax Director for African Tax Policy with EY, Chief Tax Director with the National Treasury of South Africa, and in a variety of roles in the United States.

鈥淲e are excited to welcome Keith Engel to Haub Law as a Visiting Professor,鈥 said Horace E. Anderson, Jr., Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 绿巨人视频. 鈥淧rofessor Engel鈥檚 expertise in tax policy 鈥 both nationally and internationally 鈥 will bring a broadened perspective to our students at Haub Law. With decades of leadership and experience, Professor Engel will contribute significantly to our continuous learning community.鈥

In addition to his leadership roles, Professor Engel has previously taught at Washington & Lee School of Law, Georgetown University, and other prestigious institutions. At Washington & Lee School of Law, he was honored as Teacher of the Year for three consecutive years. His contributions to the field also include a range of publications on international tax law, policy, and comparative taxation. Further, he is an often sought after lecturer and educator in comparative tax law and policy, international tax law and policy, corporations and partnerships, business law, and more.

Professor Engel earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in foreign service from Georgetown University and his JD and Master of Laws in Taxation both from Georgetown University Law Center.

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