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Barbara L. Yong spoke about why she founded the Equal Pay Day Chicago Coalition 14 years ago and their efforts to promote equal pay for women and minorities in a recent feature by Women Employed in their “She Says” column. By founding the Equal Pay Day Chicago Coalition, Barb aimed…

Golan Christie Taglia partner Brian T. Whitlock explains how the three elements of what is called the Devil’s Triangle – Fiduciary Accounting Income, Trust Taxable Income and Distributable Net Income – can be best manipulated for effective planning for the fiduciary income taxation of Simple Trusts in a recent article…

To honor Women’s History Month, Golan Christie Taglia’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is hosting a drive benefitting the Period Collective. This nonprofit organization supplies menstrual and feminine hygiene products to unhoused and low-income women and girls in the Chicagoland area. These women and girls can suffer from period poverty,…

Brianna L. Golan and Donald T. Rubin recently secured a significant tax reduction for their client whose assessed property value significantly increased in 2022 despite having demolished the building on the property. Near the end of 2021, Brianna and Don’s client demolished its industrial building as it was no longer…

Leynee Cruz Flores will serve as Co-Chair of GCT’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, joining fellow Co-Chair Brianna Golan. Leynee’s position will be instrumental in continuing to ensure GCT is a safe, welcoming place to work for everyone. “I am very excited about Leynee’s appointment to this position and she…

Golan Christie Taglia congratulates longtime partner and friend Barbara L. Yong on her upcoming retirement. After 23 years as a valued partner at GCT, and with over 40 years of experience practicing law, Barb will officially retire from GCT in February 2024. In order to properly transition her work and…