Lawyers Use Math! Why an Accountant Went to Law School featuring Christina Lael

Christina Lael discusses her motivation to attend law school and how the tax code can benefit lawyers.

In this episode, Christina Lael, a 2010 Nashville School of Law graduate, explains how her experience as a certified public accountant promoted her to attend law school. Her knowledge of the tax code and law degree allowed Christina to create a niche tax practice.

Lawyers Use Math! Why an Accountant Went to Law School featuring Christina Lael

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About This Episode

Christina Lael owns and operates Lael Tax, LLC, based in Fort Myers, Florida. Her business helps law firms save money with her thorough knowledge of the United States tax code. Christina is a certified public accountant in Tennessee and Florida and a licensed attorney in the state of Tennessee.

Visit laeltax.com and sign up for the Lael Tax, LLC newsletter to receive copy of a book chapter entitled, Hidden Business Expenses. This chapter is written by Christina and will be included in a book co-authored by Christina about the tax code. More details at laeltax.com.

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