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Judge Elizabeth A. Copeland

Chambers Telephone Number: (202) 521-0670

Biography

Judge. Born in Colorado. Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin, cum laude, and Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. Certified Public Accountant (Texas, 1988); admitted to the State Bar of Texas (1992). Ernst & Whinney (1986-89); Law Clerk to Justice Cook of the Texas Supreme Court; Attorney-Adviser to Judge Mary Ann Cohen of the US Tax Court (1992-93); Adjunct Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University (1997-99); Partner with Clark Hill PLC. Recipient of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation's Janet Spragens Pro Bono Award (2009); Tax Person of the Year by Tax Analysts (2012); San Antonio Tax Lawyer of the Year (2011, 2017, 2018). Chair, State Bar of Texas Tax Section for the 2013-14 term. Appointed by President Trump as Judge of the United States Tax Court; sworn in on October 12, 2018 for a term ending October 11, 2033.

Last updated: March 31, 2025.