Founding Partner Lavar Taylor Will Receive the Bruce I. Hochman Award

October 20, 2026

Taylor Nelson Amitrano  is pleased to announce that founding partner A. Lavar Taylor has been selected to receive the prestigious Bruce I. Hochman Award at the 2026 UCLA Extension Annual Tax Controversy Institute.

The Bruce I. Hochman Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding proficiency in tax law and who exemplifies the highest professional and personal principles. Bruce I. Hochman was a distinguished attorney who practiced civil and criminal tax litigation for more than 40 years and was widely recognized for his philanthropy and civic leadership.

Selected annually by the Planning Committee of the UCLA Extension Annual Tax Controversy Institute, the award is presented during the Annual Bruce I. Hochman Award Luncheon.

As the founding partner of Taylor Nelson Amitrano, Lavar has dedicated his career to representing clients in complex federal and state tax controversies. Beyond his legal practice, Lavar has devoted significant time to teaching, mentoring, and sharing his knowledge and expertise with fellow tax professionals, demonstrating his commitment to educating and supporting the next generation of tax practitioners.  This recognition honors not only Lavar’s accomplishments as a tax controversy attorney, but also his longstanding dedication to professional excellence, education, and service to the broader tax law community. 

To learn more about Lavar's experience and professional accomplishments, visit his attorney biography here.