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Michael J. Hussey is an Associate Professor of Law and former Dean (2021-2024) at Widener University Commonwealth Law School. He specializes in taxation, business organizations, wills, trusts, and estate planning. Hussey founded the Business Advising Program, emphasizing client advisory skills for students. He leads the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, enabling students to assist low-to-moderate-income taxpayers.
Education: BA (summa cum laude, St. Louis University), JD (magna cum laude, St. Louis University School of Law), LLM in Taxation (Washington University School of Law). He practiced as an associate attorney in Missouri and Illinois before academia.
Research focuses on tax policy, business entities, and estate planning. Notable awards include Teacher of the Year and '40 Under 40' recognition. He is active in media commentary on tax law issues, appearing in PENNLIVE, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and others.
- Bar Admissions: Pennsylvania, U.S. Tax Court, Missouri (inactive), Illinois (retired)
- Memberships: American Bar Association Tax Section, United Way of the Capital Region
His advocacy includes the Money In Your Pocket campaign and fostering student engagement through programs like VITA.
