Close encounters with the IRS: did you know that last year TEI's regions and chapters.

• Position: Recent Activities

* Held more than 30 meetings with more than 70 LMSB, Counsel, and Treasury representatives?

* Welcomed LMSB Commissioner Larry Langdon and Deputy Commissioner Deborah Nolan to several local programs?

* Met with IRS Chief Counsel B. John Williams and Deputy Chief Counsel Emily Parker?

* Heard from Assistant Treasury Secretary Pamela Olson, Deputy Assistant Secretary Greg Jenner, and Deputy Assistant Secretary Eric Solomon?

* Met with all 5 LMSB Industry Directors?

* Discussed technical and administrative issues with the National Chief of Appeals, Directors of Field Operations, Area Counsel, Senior Industry Advisers, and the Manager of the IRS's Office of...