From the Texas Cotton Fields to the United States Tax Court : The Life Journey of Juan F. Vasquez / Anthony Head and Mary Theresa Vasquez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Head, Anthony, 1968- author.

Vasquez, Mary Theresa, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judges--United States--Biography.

Judges.

Taxation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (159 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Bar Association Section of Taxation, [2021]

Summary:

This biography chronicles the life journey of Judge Juan F. Vasquez, from his humble beginnings as a young migrant worker in the Texas cotton fields to becoming a distinguished Judge of the United States Tax Court. The book highlights his deep connections to his Mexican American heritage, family, and community, as well as his unique perspective as a solo practitioner representing individuals in tax cases. It delves into the challenges and triumphs that shaped his career, emphasizing themes of resilience, empathy, and optimism. Authored by Mary Theresa Vasquez and Anthony Head, this work serves as an inspirational narrative for those striving to overcome adversity and achieve success, particularly within the legal profession and public service. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Table of Contents

Foreword: Connecting the Stories

Note on Authorship

Note on the Manuscript

Chapter One: Early Movements

Chapter Two: Getting to Know One’s Mother

Chapter Three: The Cotton-Picking Days of Summer

Chapter Four: Early Education, Witness to History

Chapter Five: When Juan Met Terry

Chapter Six: The Long Road Home

Chapter Seven: Private Practice, an Introduction to the Arts, and When the “Big One” Hit

Chapter Eight: The Judgeship Journey

Chapter Nine: Riding Circuit

Chapter Ten: Legacy

Afterword: Reflections on Picking Cotton

Special Acknowledgment

Acknowledgments

Endnotes

Sources

Appendixes

In Memoriam

Discussion Guide

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Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Head, Anthony From the Texas Cotton Fields to the United States Tax Court

ISBN:

9781641058223

OCLC:

1478698056