David A. Berek

	Adjunct
	School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems (MIS)
	1 E. Jackson Blvd. DePaul Center 6000 Chicago, IL 60604
	(312) 362-8770
	david.berek@credit-suisse.com

Academic Degrees

LL.M. John Marshal Law School, Chicago, IL, Employee Benefits, 2006
J.D. John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL, Tax Law, 1999
B.S. DePaul University, Chicago, IL, Accountancy, 1990

Academic Experience

Adjunct (most recent), DePaul University (2006 - Now).

Selected Publications

Article

Berek, D. (2006). Higher Exclusion Limit Presents New Planning Opportunities for Gifts to Minors. Illinois Bar Journal.
Berek, D. (2005). Three New Illinois Laws Affect Estate Planning Practice. Illinois Bar Journal.
Berek, D. (2005). Strangi IV Fails the 'Bona Fide' Sale Exception under Code Sec. 2036 for Want of Substantial Business and Other Non-Tax Purpose. Journal of Practical Estate Planning.
Berek, D. (2005). Taxes and Marital QTIP Trusts: The Impact of an Anti-Apportionment Clause. Illinois Bar Journal.
Berek, D. (2005). Strangi Strikes Again - The Fifth Circuit Finds in Favor of Service, Assets Transferred to Family Limited Partnership Included in Decedent's Estate. ISBA Trusts & Estates.

Non-Academic Experience

Attorney, Credit Suisse (2005 - 2006).
Attorney, McGuireWoods, LLP (2004 - 2005).
Attorney, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP (2003 - 2004).
Attorney, Dykema, Gossett, Rooks, Pitts (2001 - 2003).