Amanda Tomack is an Associate in Caplin & Drysdale’s Tax Disputes & Tax Litigation practice group.
Ms. Tomack advises individuals and corporations in all types of tax controversies and litigation with the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities.
Highlights
Prior to joining Caplin & Drysdale, Ms. Tomack served as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Tax Division where she worked as the lead attorney on an array of Federal tax matters, including refund, FBAR penalty, and collection suits before U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts. Ms. Tomack regularly took and defended depositions, issued and responded to formal discovery, including managing large document review, leading evidentiary hearings, reviewed settlement offers, and engaged in extensive motions practice. She served as lead attorney on numerous cases. At the Department of Justice, Ms. Tomack received a Special Commendation 2025 for her contributions to the Division.
Before joining the Department of Justice, Ms. Tomack served as a law clerk for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the Landlord and Tenant Division. During law school at the American University Washington College of Law, she served as the Articles Editor for the Sustainable Development Law Policy Brief.
Admissions & Education
Bar & Court Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Tax Court
Education
J.D., American University Washington College of Law, 2020, cum laude
M. Ed., George Mason University, 2013, magna cum laude, Academic Program Award Recipient Early Childhood Education (Teach for America)
B.A., The Ohio State University, 2011, cum laude
Government Service
Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Tax Division, 2023 – 2025
Law Clerk, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 2022
Legal Intern, Department of Justice, 2018
Judicial Intern, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Honorable Judge Brian Holeman, 2018
Professional Activities & Affiliations
Professional Activities
Ms. Tomack is an active member of the American Bar Association, Section of Taxation
Member, American Bar Association, Tax Section, Legislative and Administrative Developments Subcommittee on Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee. Ms. Tomack also participates in pro bono opportunities including the Section of Taxation’s Virtual Settlement Week
Member, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia
