Professionals

Back
Travis W. Thompson Associate

One Embarcadero Center
Twenty-Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

T:
415.392.1960
F:
415.392.0827

Travis Thompson is an associate tax attorney in the Tax, Criminal Defense, and Blockchain and Digital Assets practice groups. Mr. Thompson handles all aspects of taxpayer controversies against the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, and the California State Board of Equalization, including audits, administrative appeals, and both routine and complex collection matters.

Mr. Thompson represents clients in litigation in the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and California state courts. He has drafted petitions for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court and represents clients in various white collar criminal defense cases.

Mr. Thompson advises clients on the tax consequences of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, or other blockchain-related technology transactions. He also consults with clients on how artificial intelligence impacts modern business strategy and domestic and international tax compliance.

Additionally, Mr. Thompson advises clients in the cannabis industry on the complex federal, state, and local tax and regulatory framework burdening the industry.

Prior to joining the firm, he worked in two prominent boutique tax law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before law school, he worked in business development for multiple Fortune 500 companies in the automotive and technology industries.

Mr. Thompson earned his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley. In 2015, he graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law where he completed his law degree and his LL.M. in Taxation in three years. While in law school, he received the Rensch Scholarship for Business Leadership, was a Best Brief Award recipient in the ABA National Moot Court Competition, and received the Witkin Award for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy.

Professional Involvement

Listed tax lawyer in Northern California Rising Stars®: 2020-2022

Listen in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® -2024

Publications