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Judith G.H. Edington

Counsel

Judith G.H. Edington is counsel to the Tax Department of our Boston office. She is also a member of the firm’s Hiring Committee. Her practice is in the area of tax-exempt organizations and charitable giving. She advises individuals and organizational clients on a range of topics, including entity formation, recognition of tax exemption, good governance practices, tax rules applicable to private foundations and public charities, state and federal reporting compliance, fundraising, charitable giving, including the donation of conservation restrictions, and substantiation rules. Ms. Edington’s practice also encompasses state tax controversy work, including assisting clients with disputes involving sales and use tax, room occupancy tax and domicile planning.

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, 1994
  • Massachusetts, 1995

Teaching & Speaking Engagements

  • "Latest Developments in Unrelated Business Taxable Income," MCLE 9th Annual Nonprofit Law Conference, Boston, MA (March 2008)
  • "An Overview of Charitable Entities and Charitable Giving Options," Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council
  • "Charitable Planning Update," Boston Bar Association
  • "Exempt Organizations and Charitable Activities in Massachusetts," National Business Institute

Professional & Civic Activities

  • Boston Bar Association (Tax-Exempt Organizations Committee Co-chair, 2005-2007)
  • American and Boston Bar Associations
  • Director, Charles J. Connick Stained Glass Foundation, Inc.
  • Corporate Trustee, The Trustees of Reservations

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1994
  • M.A., Boston College, 1989
  • B.A., summa cum laude, Albion College, 1982
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