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John Eason is the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at Seattle University School of Law. He holds a B.S. from University of North Carolina (1989), J.D. from Duke University (1992), and an LL.M. in Taxation from University of Florida (1999). His expertise spans trusts & estates, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, federal taxation, asset protection, and property law. Previously taught at Tulane University Law School (2000–2015) and University of Florida Levin College of Law, with prior private practice at Brookes, Pierce law firm. Served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2015–2017). Current roles include Academic Fellow with the American College of Trusts & Estates Counsel (ACTEC).
- Education: Duke University School of Law (summa cum laude), University of Florida LL.M. (first in class)
Research focuses on charitable gift management, asset protection dynamics, taxation policies affecting nonprofits, and elder law challenges. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical estate planning strategies, emphasizing compliance and ethical considerations in wealth transfer mechanisms. Recent scholarship explores evolving doctrines in trust asset protection and donor intent preservation in charitable organizations.
Publications analyze doctrinal gaps in charitable naming rights, tax-exempt organization governance, and retirement security through asset protection. His 2010 article on restricted charitable gifts became a seminal text in nonprofit law education.
Awards: Recognized as Academic Fellow by ACTEC for contributions to trusts & estates scholarship.
Advising/Grants: No specific student advising list provided; grants information not disclosed in text. Active in curriculum development as Vice Dean.
Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliations mentioned, though collaborates with tax policy think tanks and ACTEC colleagues on interdisciplinary projects.
