Soemi Photavath

Overview

Soemi Photavath joined Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP as a law clerk in 2023 and became an associate attorney with the firm in 2024. Soemi’s practice focuses on representing individuals and business entities in court, and before the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, the California Employment Development Department, and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration at all levels of tax controversy.

Soemi obtained a Bachelor of Science in public health from the George Washington University and holds teaching certificates in general science in Washington, DC, and California.

Soemi later attended the University of California,  Irvine, School of Law (“UCI”), where she obtained her Juris Doctorate. During her time at UCI, Soemi received the Faculty Award for the highest grade in the Community and Economic Development Clinic, the Startup and Small Business Clinic, and Insurance Law and Policy. She also received the Pro Bono High Honors award for completing over 200 hours of pro bono work before graduation.

Soemi is an active member of the American Bar Association and California Lawyers Association Taxation sections.