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Stephen W. Mazza is the Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Kansas School of Law. He joined the faculty in 1998, became Interim Dean in 2010, and assumed the permanent role of Dean in 2011. His academic background includes a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law (1992), an LL.M. from New York University School of Law (1993), and a B.S. from Samford University (1989). He practiced tax law in Atlanta before returning to academia, teaching courses on Taxation of Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax Procedure, and Tax Policy. As Dean, he oversees the School’s expansion of tax programs, including its tax certificate and VITA initiatives.
His research focuses on federal tax procedure, compliance mechanisms, and taxpayer rights, with notable contributions to textbooks like Tax Controversies: Practice and Procedure (co-authored with Leandra Lederman). He frequently speaks on tax administration, including presentations on IRS reform and cross-jurisdictional tax policy comparisons. Mazza is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Kansas Bar Association’s tax section and the American Bar Association.
His career spans roles as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2007–2010), Professor (2004–present), and leadership in academic publications, including managing editor of the NYU Tax Law Review. His work integrates legal scholarship with practical tax administration challenges, emphasizing both procedural fairness and effective compliance strategies.
