James Mastracchio
Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law
JD, New York University School of Law
LLM, New York University School of Law
BS, State University of New York
MS, State University of New York
Phone: 727-562-7611
Email: [email protected]
Office: T-306 (Gulfport)
Professor Mastracchio is a partner at Winston & Strawn in its New York and Washington, D.C. offices where he co-chairs the firm's Tax Controversy Practice. Professor Mastracchio litigates tax matters before the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. District Courts across the country. His appellate practice has included matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th Circuits.
Professor Mastracchio currently serves as the Special Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Last year, the Governor of the Virgin Islands and the Attorney General nominated Professor Mastracchio to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands in tax matters on behalf of the territory. Professor Mastracchio is currently litigating several tax cases before the District Court of the Virgin Islands.
As a Distinguished Professor in Residence, Professor Mastracchio teaches Tax Practice and Procedure and Federal Tax I and supports many of the tax related student efforts, including the ABA Tax Moot Court and pro bono efforts through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program.