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Richard D. Pomp serves as the Alva P. Loiselle Professor of Law and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law, holding the institution's highest faculty honor since 2022. A globally recognized authority in taxation law, he maintains active roles as an expert witness, consultant, and scholar with unparalleled influence on tax policy development.
His academic credentials include:
- BS, University of Michigan (summa cum laude)
- JD, Harvard Law School (magna cum laude)
Professor Pomp's research fundamentally shapes taxation discourse across state, federal, and tribal jurisdictions. His seminal casebook State and Local Taxation (9th edition) serves as the definitive text in over 100 institutions worldwide, with translations spanning Chinese to Vietnamese. His scholarship bridges theoretical rigor with practical implementation, directly influencing tax administration reforms across multiple continents.
His publication trends reveal deep engagement with multi-jurisdictional tax system design, emphasizing administrative feasibility and equity. International comparative analysis forms a consistent thread throughout his work, reflecting extensive field experience in over a dozen countries where he advised governments on structural tax reforms.
Professor Pomp's exceptional contributions have earned recognition through:
- NYU Institute on State and Local Taxation Award for Outstanding Achievement (2007)
- BNA Lifetime Achievement Award (2011)
- University of Connecticut Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award (2012)
- Tax Analysts State Tax Lawyer and Academic of the Year (2013)
- Council on State Taxation Excellence Award (2014)
- Connecticut Law Tribune Professional Excellence Award (2015)
- Perry Zirkel Distinguished Teaching Award (2017)
- Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor (2022)
As a preeminent policy advisor, he has shaped tax systems for the U.S. Congress, Treasury Department, and IRS while directing New York's landmark tax restructuring as Director of the New York Tax Study Commission. His 120+ expert witness appearances across 30+ jurisdictions demonstrate the real-world impact of his scholarship, with ongoing consultations for the United Nations, World Bank, and governments including China, India, and Vietnam driving global tax administration modernization.
