B. A., magna cum laude, University of Baltimore; J.D., cum laude, Order of the Coif, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; LL.M. (Taxation), with distinction, dean’s list, Georgetown University Law Center. Professor Mezei is a tax controversy Associate at Bingham McCutchen LLP. He previously served in the same capacity at McKee Nelson LLP. Prior to joining the firm, he served as attorney-adviser to Judge Robert A. Wherry, Jr. of the United States Tax Court and as Senior Law Clerk to Judge Lawrence B. Hagel of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Professor Mezei is an active member of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation and the Federal Bar Association Section of Taxation. He is also a member of the J. Edgar Murdock American Inn of Court.