Dr. Sean Weissbart

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sean R. Weissbart is an Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Law and a partner at Blank Rome LLP. His practice focuses primarily on trusts, estates, and tax-exempt organizations. Additionally, he represents taxpayers in tax controversy matters, litigating cases before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Court of Federal Claims. Professor Weissbart has authored scholarly articles that are practice-driven, featured in notable publications such as the ACTEC Law Journal, Journal of Taxation, and Estate Planning. He teaches courses on Income Taxation and International Estate Planning. The Income Taxation course provides a comprehensive introduction to federal income taxation for estates, trusts, and beneficiaries, emphasizing the quasi-conduit regime under the Internal Revenue Code. In his International Estate Planning course, he covers U.S. estate tax planning for both U.S. citizens and non-resident aliens, including federal wealth transfer tax rules and the implications of foreign trusts.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Teaches courses on Income Taxation and International Estate Planning.

Partner

— Present

Blank Rome LLP • New York, NY

Focus on trusts, estates, and tax-exempt organizations; litigation in tax controversy matters.

Requirements for New York University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
First degree in law (JD or LLB) from an ABA-approved school or a foreign equivalent.
Application Checklist
  • Online application via LSAC
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Class Rank Statement
  • Recommendation Letter(s)
  • English Proficiency Test Score (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a general degree. Applicants from the 'Department of Law' typically enroll in the general LLM or one of the specialized LLM programs.