Dr. Kirk Stark

Biography

Kirk Stark is the Barrall Family Professor of Tax Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 1996. He teaches courses in Federal Income Taxation, Distributive Justice, and State and Local Taxation, among others. He has played a significant role in shaping the curriculum and directing workshops focused on tax policy and public finance. His extensive research examines key issues in taxation and public finance, particularly the implications of state and local tax policies within the context of U.S. fiscal federalism. With a background in law from Yale and undergraduate studies at Georgetown, Stark has produced seminal works in the field, co-authoring numerous influential casebooks and articles. His expertise has been recognized through multiple accolades, including being named Professor of the Year by the law school’s graduating classes and receiving the University Distinguished Teaching Award. Stark has also contributed to public discourse by regularly testifying on tax policy to the California state legislature and serving on the Board of Directors for the National Tax Association. Additionally, he has held visiting positions at Harvard Law School and has been a Vice Dean for Faculty Development at UCLA Law School from 2010 to 2013.

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