Eric B. Goldspiel, MA, JD
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Community Development InSight
Tax & Community Development Specialist
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Phone/Text:
1-847-452-4308
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Email:
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Hello! I'm Eric
I am a law school graduate and an 2018 Illinois Bar Exam Candidate. I hope to share my years of experience in tax consulting, affordable & supportive housing development, nonprofit corporate governance and client advocacy.
Please take a look at Eric Goldspiel's CV. I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity and further my career in:
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Affordable & Supportive Housing Development
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Community Development Law
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Tax-Exempt Organizations
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Public Finance
EXPERIENCE
2013-2017
PSR Coordinator
AOS Case Manager
INDEPENDENCE CENTER
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Updated lease agreements to be consistent with 2015 HOME standards and local ordinances.
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Collaborated with Prairie State Legal Services to establish fair housing and advanced directives.
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Assisted Public Defenders with the preparation of motions in the 19th and 22nd Judicial Circuit courts.
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Conducted assessments per DMH Rule 132 standards.
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Maintained caseload of 52 clients, providing 1600 hours of counseling services annually.
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Supervised increase in client counseling from 23,000 to 27,500 hours annually
2008-2013
Housing Coordinator
INDEPENDENCE CENTER
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Administered permanent supportive housing programs for 46 adults with chronic mental illness.
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Developed apartments through Illinois Tax Credits, HOME and HUD's Permanent Supportive Housing financing.
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Supervised caseload of 38 clients, providing 1400 hours in counseling services annually.
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Maintained compliance with HUD, IHDA, DHS and Federal Home Loan Bank audit standards.
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Coordinated property management for properties with net asset value of two million dollars.
2012-2013
Tax Preparer
H&R BLOCK
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Prepared Federal and State tax returns for individuals, Sole Proprietorships and S Corporations.
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Counseled clients on selecting tax deductions and tax credits, and planning for capital expenditures.
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Calculated basis to determined capital gains and depreciation deductions.
EDUCATION
JURIS DOCTOR
December, 2017
CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW
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Dean's Honor List: Fall 2015, Spring 2017, Fall 2017
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Business Law & Praxis Certificate
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Tax Law Society
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CALI Winner: 2017
M.A. in PSYCHOLOGY
May, 2009
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
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.Advanced Certificate in Stress Management
CERTIFICATE in FINANCE
May, 2008
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
AFFILIATIONS
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
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Business Law Section
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Section of Taxation
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Section of Real Property and Estate Law
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Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division
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Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law
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ILLINOIS BAR ASSOCIATION
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CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION
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NORTHWEST SUBURBAN BAR ASSOCIATION
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LAKE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR TAX PROFESSIONALS
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SKILLS
Legal Research & Writing - Advanced
HUD & HOME Regulations - Advanced
Microsoft Office - Advanced
Tax Planning - Proficient
Case Management - Advanced
Legal Analytics - Proficient