Sloan Speck

Sloan Speck is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Colorado School of Law, where he has been affiliated since fall 2015. His research focuses on tax law and policy, emphasizing corporate and international tax systems, legal and business history, and the structural role of taxation in state-society relationships.

• Education
  • LL.M. in Taxation, New York University School of Law (2010)
  • J.D. and M.A. in History, The University of Chicago (2007, cum laude)
  • B.A., Rice University
• Professional Background
  • Acting Assistant Professor of Tax Law, New York University School of Law
  • Tax attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP (domestic and cross-border M&A, real estate, bankruptcy)
  • Adjunct Professor, DePaul University College of Law
  • Mathematics teacher and football coach, Salesian High School (Richmond, CA)

Professor Speck’s scholarship explores intersections between taxation, corporate governance, and historical legal frameworks. His teaching includes courses such as Partnership Taxation, Corporate Taxation, and Income Taxation, with a focus on real-world legal and business applications.

He has contributed to academic discourse through publications in tax law and policy, though specific titles are not detailed in the provided text. His prior practice involved advising on complex tax matters in mergers, acquisitions, and international transactions.