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Faculty - CHEYANNA JAFFKE

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CHEYANNA JAFFKE

PROFESSOR OF LAW

714.459.1138
cjaffke@wsulaw.edu

J.D., University of Idaho College of Law
LL.M., University of Washington School of Law
B.S., University of Idaho

Courses:
Estate and Gift Taxation, Corporations, Community Property, Taxation of Business Entities, Federal Income Tax, American Indian Law, Wills & Trusts


Professor Jaffke has served on several government and state bar committees addressing the improvement of legal services to Native Americans. She is an expert on tax and created Western State’s award-winning student pro bono community tax program.

While in law school at the University of Idaho, Professor Jaffke was director of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a program in which the elderly, the indigent and non-native speakers are taught how to fill out their own income tax forms during tax season. Professor Jaffke served on the National Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, which is a volunteer committee that works to improve customer service at the IRS, for three years. She was appointed by the State Bar of California to serve on the board of directors for California Indian Legal Services. She serves as the chair of the Personnel Committee and is chair of the Audit Committee. She recently served as Chair Pro-Tem of the Board at its March 2008 Meeting. Professor Jaffke's article The "Existing Indian Family" Exception to the Indian Child Welfare Act: The States' Attempt to Slaughter Tribal Interest in Indian Children, 66 Lousiana Law Review 733 was cited by the Kansas Supreme Court when it overturned the existing Indian family exception. Courses taught: Estate and Gift Taxation, Corporations, Community Property, Taxation of Business Entities, Federal Income Tax, American Indian Law, and Wills & Trusts.

 

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Wednesday, January 30
Tuesday, February 26
Thursday, March 28
Wednesday, April 17

PREPARING FOR THE PRACTICE OF LAW

Where your academic preparation meets practical experience!

Western State College of Law
Saturday, February 23
from 9:00am - 2:00pm

Law is an exciting and challenging field—do you have what it takes to succeed in today’s legal market? Are you up to the rigorous academics of law school and the demands of a career in law?

Join us for this dynamic workshop to:

  • • Hear how our students acquire skills, hands-on experience, and make contacts to prepare for practice after law school
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  • • Hear from a panel of current law students and recent grads
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Lunch will be provided! An optional school tour will be given after lunch.

RSVP requiredby February 15, 2013 for this event. Please RSVP to 714.459.1101 or email wsursvp@wsulaw.edu.

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