Susan Smith Canavello

Associate Area Counsel, IRS Office of Chief Counsel

Class Year

1973

Professional Background

Legal Secretary 1973-1977; Tulane Law School, 1977-1980 (J.D. 1980); Law Department, Exxon Company USA, 1980-1986; Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, 1987-2005 (Trial Attorney); 2005 to present (Associate Area Counsel)(head of office)

How has being an English graduate from Duke University helped shape your professional success?

My legal career has required me to do extensive writing and in my current position, I review and edit written product every day. I have also taught an internal class on improved legal writing for IRS Counsel attorneys for six years.

Susan Smith Canavello