“The Jules Ritholz Memorial Merit Award recognizes not just outstanding legal work in the highly complex field of criminal and civil tax controversy litigation, as to which Larry Campagna is one of the best in the country,” said Michel, in a statement. “The award also honors lawyers who have devoted themselves to the advancement of the tax bar, to thought leadership and to the teaching and mentoring of younger lawyers. In 45 years of superlative practice as a lawyer, Larry has given so generously of his time and energy to the ABA’s Section of Taxation and to generations of practitioners who have sought his help and advice. Those of us who know him well are incredibly grateful that he has been a presence in our careers and our lives.”

Commissioner Rettig commented, “Larry is that person we all aspire to, whether inside or outside the government. Larry always has time for everybody on any issue, whether it’s tax, non-tax, litigation, non-litigation, criminal tax, non-criminal tax, or just life.”