Christopher N. Moran
Chris has significant experience advising nonprofit organizations on acquisitions, combinations, and other ventures. In his work with nonprofit organizations, he has advised clients on the standards for managing endowments and complying with gift restrictions. Chris also has experience counseling U.S. charities on tax and financial issues related to their activities in foreign countries, including the formation of affiliates, cross-border governance and tax, and value-added tax (VAT) compliance.
Chris also has experience with tax credits and incentives, including tax equity financing transactions, tax credit purchase transactions, and related transactions. He regularly provides advice to developers, prospective tax credit purchasers, and nonprofit organizations on a variety of tax credit issues arising in connection with the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Credentials
Education
- J.D. cum laude Washington University School of Law 2015
- B.A. Political Science cum laude Wheaton College 2012
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Tax Court
Recognition
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Maryland, 2021 – 2023
- The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, 2021 – 2025
- Section of Taxation of the Maryland State Bar Association, J. Ronald Shiff Memorial Pro Bono Award, 2019
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Young Lawyer of the Year, 2018
Community
Pro Bono
- Provides a variety of legal services to low-income taxpayers and nonprofit organizations
- Aids individuals in the process of expunging criminal records