Lawrence Jegen
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Lawrence A. Jegen III is the Thomas F. Sheehan Professor of Tax Law and Policy at Indiana University McKinney School of Law. He was born in 1934 and first joined IU's faculty in 1962 as an Assistant Professor of Law. In 1964, he was made an Associate Professor of Law, and in 1966, Professor Jegen was made a Professor of Law.
Since joining the faculty, Professor Jegen has taught in the areas of: civil, criminal, federal and state taxation; business and estate planning; and philanthropy. Further, he has given over 420 bar review tax lectures over a period of 35 years; has been a visiting professor at other law schools; and has given lectures at over 550 professional institutes to lawyers, accountants, representatives of the United States Congress, and to various divisions of the Internal Revenue Service.
(1956), a Juris Doctor
degree (in law) from the University of Michigan
(1959), a Master of Business Administration
degree (in accounting) from the University of Michigan
(1960), and a Master of Laws
degree (in taxation) from New York University
(1963).
, Center on Philanthropy (since 1991); Internal Tax Counsel to Indiana University
(since 1999); a representative of Indiana University
to the National Association of College and University Attorneys (since 1999); and, a co-founder (1994) and co-director (since 1994) of the Annual Tax Institute for Colleges and Universitieshttp://www.indiana.edu/~tifcu/.
In 2006 the Lawrence A. Jegen III Professorship was created and funded at Indiana University Foundation by Michael D. McCormick, which professorship is to be awarded to an active scholar and teacher at the Indiana University School of Law
in Indianapolis
.
Additionally, Professor Jegen has received:
Due to his contributions to the enactment of ERISA, at the invitation of then-President Gerald Ford
, Professor Jegen attended the signing of ERISA in the White House Rose Garden
on Labor Day of 1974.
By appointment of five different Indiana governors, he has been: a Commissioner of the National Conference on Uniform State Laws for over nine years (1981 through 1989); the first chairman of the board of directors of the Baccalaureate Education System Trust of the State of Indiana (1987 through 1989); and, a member, for over 32 years (1965 through 1997), of the Indiana Corporate Law Survey Commission. He has served as Special Counsel to: the Indiana Department of State Revenue (1963 and 1964) and to the Indiana Governor's Commission on Medical Education (1970 and 1971).
In 2002, Professor Jegen established and currently maintains Professor Jegen's Taxsitehttp://www.iupui.edu/~taxsite/, which contains his course materials and comments about the tax laws of the United States.
Since joining the faculty, Professor Jegen has taught in the areas of: civil, criminal, federal and state taxation; business and estate planning; and philanthropy. Further, he has given over 420 bar review tax lectures over a period of 35 years; has been a visiting professor at other law schools; and has given lectures at over 550 professional institutes to lawyers, accountants, representatives of the United States Congress, and to various divisions of the Internal Revenue Service.
Education
Professor Jegen received a Bachelor of Arts degree (in philosophy and literature) from Beloit CollegeBeloit College
Beloit College is a liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA. It is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, and has an enrollment of roughly 1,300 undergraduate students. Beloit is the oldest continuously operated college in Wisconsin, and has the oldest building of any college...
(1956), a Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
degree (in law) from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
(1959), a Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
degree (in accounting) from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
(1960), and a Master of Laws
Master of Laws
The Master of Laws is an advanced academic degree, pursued by those holding a professional law degree, and is commonly abbreviated LL.M. from its Latin name, Legum Magister. The University of Oxford names its taught masters of laws B.C.L...
degree (in taxation) from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
(1963).
Affiliations
He is a member of the Faculty of Philanthropic Studies at Indiana UniversityIndiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
, Center on Philanthropy (since 1991); Internal Tax Counsel to Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
(since 1999); a representative of Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
to the National Association of College and University Attorneys (since 1999); and, a co-founder (1994) and co-director (since 1994) of the Annual Tax Institute for Colleges and Universitieshttp://www.indiana.edu/~tifcu/.
Academic Honors
- Awarded the Thomas Hart Benton Mural Medallion twice (1993 and 2005), which is the highest award granted by Indiana University. The first award was granted for service to the university and for the fulfillment of the university's ideals (1993) and the second in recognition of honor and achievement and for acknowledgment of the esteem of Indiana University (2005).
- The Presidents Circle Commemorative Medallion for exceptional support of Indiana UniversityIndiana UniversityIndiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
(1999). - Indiana University’s President’s Distinguished Teaching Award (1989).
- Indiana University’s Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (1997).
- Indiana University’s Most Outstanding Law Professor Award (1970, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1999, 2001).
- Indiana University School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award (1993).
- Indiana University Teacher of Significance (1980).
- Special Indiana University Law School Alumni Awards (1970, 1976, 1980, 1985).
- The Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award (1997).
In 2006 the Lawrence A. Jegen III Professorship was created and funded at Indiana University Foundation by Michael D. McCormick, which professorship is to be awarded to an active scholar and teacher at the Indiana University School of Law
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is located on the campus of Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana. The law school is one of two law schools operated by the Indiana University system, the other being the Indiana University...
in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
.
Other Honors
Professor Jegen received the following honorary awards from the state of Indiana:- The Sagamore of the Wabash Award for humanity in living, wisdom and counsel, and inspiration and leadership. He received this award three times, from three different governors of Indiana (1980, 1988, and 1997).
- Honorary Secretary of StateSecretary of State of IndianaThe Secretary of State of the U.S. state of Indiana is one of five constitutional officers originally designated in Indiana's State Constitution of 1816. Since 1851 it has been an elected position. The Secretary of State has authority of several state departments, and is considered to be the...
(1967 and 1980). - Honorary State TreasurerIndiana State TreasurerThe Indiana Treasurer of State is a constitutional and elected office in the executive branch of the government of Indiana. The treasurer is responsible for managing the finances of the U.S. state of Indiana. The position was filled by appointment from 1816 until the adoption of the new...
(1969). - Honorary Deputy Attorney GeneralIndiana Attorney GeneralThe Indiana Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Indiana in the United States. Attorneys General are chosen by a statewide general election to serve for a four-year term...
(1968).
Additionally, Professor Jegen has received:
- A Presidential Citation from the Indiana State Bar Association for exceptional contributions and leadership to the profession of law (1971).
- The first Quality for Indiana Taypayer Inc. Tax Award for outstanding dedication to the improvement of tax administration in the state of Indiana (1990).
- An international award from the Association of Continuing Legal Administrators for excellence in continuing legal education (1990).
- The Dr. John Morton-Finney, Jr. Excellence in Legal Education Award from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (2000).
Non-academic career
Lawrence Jegen was, by appointment of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, a member of the Commissioner’s Advisory Committee (1981-1982). He received nine Certificates of Recognition from the Internal Revenue Service for contributions to the education of Internal Revenue Service personnel (1986 through 1992). Further, he was a director and officer for over 25 years (1968 through 1993) of the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum; a chairman of the Taxation Section of the Indiana State Bar Association (1968-1969); and a member of the initial board of directors of Legal Services Organization, Inc. (1966).Due to his contributions to the enactment of ERISA, at the invitation of then-President Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...
, Professor Jegen attended the signing of ERISA in the White House Rose Garden
White House Rose Garden
The White House Rose Garden is a garden bordering the Oval Office and the West Wing of the White House. The garden is approximately 125 feet long and 60 feet wide...
on Labor Day of 1974.
By appointment of five different Indiana governors, he has been: a Commissioner of the National Conference on Uniform State Laws for over nine years (1981 through 1989); the first chairman of the board of directors of the Baccalaureate Education System Trust of the State of Indiana (1987 through 1989); and, a member, for over 32 years (1965 through 1997), of the Indiana Corporate Law Survey Commission. He has served as Special Counsel to: the Indiana Department of State Revenue (1963 and 1964) and to the Indiana Governor's Commission on Medical Education (1970 and 1971).
Publications
Professor Jegen is the author of numerous articles, chapters of books, manuals, and other publications; drafter of many federal and state laws; and, is a frequent speaker before national and state organizations both inside and outside of the United States.In 2002, Professor Jegen established and currently maintains Professor Jegen's Taxsitehttp://www.iupui.edu/~taxsite/, which contains his course materials and comments about the tax laws of the United States.