Brian Harvel is an associate in Alston & Bird's Federal Income Tax Group with a practice focus on complex tax structuring and planning for a wide range of domestic and international business entities. He also has experience in federal tax controversy in regard to refund and assessment claims with the Internal Revenue Service. Mr. Harvel received his Bachelor of Science from Clemson University in 2004 and his J.D. from the Emory University School of Law in 2007 with Honors. Brian served as the marketing editor on the Emory Law Journal and is a member of the Order of the Coif. At Emory, Brian earned the American Institute of Bankruptcy Award, the Georgia Tax Bar Section Most Outstanding Student Award, the Sutherland, Asbill, and Brennan Tax Award and a 2006-2007 Emory Service Award. He received his B.S. in economics from Clemson University, summa cum laude, in 2004 with General and Departmental Honors with a thesis entitled "Is Economic Growth Affected by the Establishment of a Central Bank?"