Dr. Ramón Ortiz Vélez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ramón E. Ortiz-Vélez is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Managing Director of the Federal Tax Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law. His legal education includes an LL.M in 2009 from the University of Washington School of Law, a J.D. in 2006 from Seattle University, an MPA in 1998 from Troy State University, and a BS in 1990 from InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico. Ortiz-Vélez teaches courses in Business Organizations, Criminal Law, and Tax Practice Skills. He has previous experience as a Senior Lecturer at the University of South Dakota School of Law and has taught various courses in tax law, military national security law, and law office management. He has also lectured in China on Comparative Business Organizations and International Business Transactions. In addition to his academic roles, he has practiced law, focusing on national and international tax, business law, and immigration, and has worked with the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Air Force. His professional contributions extend to conducting seminars and negotiating labor contracts for significant ports across North America.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Teaching Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Washington School of Law • Seattle, WA

Manages the Federal Tax Clinic and teaches various law courses.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of South Dakota School of Law • Vermillion, SD

Taught courses in tax, military national security law, and law office management.

Courses

Criminal Law Business Organizations Veterans Clinic Tax Practice Skills Federal Tax Clinic

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.