Judi Smith is an attorney licensed in Illinois since 1995. She's been in private practice since 2011. Prior to attending college and law school, Judi served six years in the United States Marine Corps. Judi served as the In-House General Counsel and Director of Strategic Services for a multinational corporation. While there, she was responsible for domestic and international tax compliance. Just prior to leaving, Judi successfully defended an IRS employment tax (941) audit. The audit was concluded with the IRS having no issues. In 2013, Judi was accepted into the Million Dollar Advocates forum for winning a $1.98 million dollar settlement for one of her clients. Judi is admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Supreme Court of Illinois. As a licensed attorney, Judi is authorized to practice before the IRS in all states and territories of the United States. Judi has represented clients with tax issues residing in many countries including Russia, Sweden, India, and China (Hong Kong). Judi was awarded her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from North Central College in Naperville, her Masters in Business Administration and Doctor of Jurisprudence (law degree) from Northern Illinois University.