Congratulations to my tax colleague Bill Rands, named as one of three recipients of Cincinnati’s teacher of the year award.  From the Cincinnati press release:

It can be said that the worth of a true legal educator can be measured by his ability to help students understand black letter law, complex theories, and abstract principles. Professor William Rands does this and more. For over 28 years he has introduced students to potentially dry courses as corporations, corporate finance, partnership, and international taxation. However, his courses are anything but dry. Known for peppering lectures with wry jokes and humorous anecdotes drawn from personal and professional experience, Professor Rands keeps students’ attention, earning their respect with his thorough knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. In the end students agree that they’ve learned more than most initially thought possible. Professor Rands willingly provides advice on issues as diverse as course scheduling to career paths and makes sure students can effectively apply what they’ve learned.

This is the third time in Bill’s 28-year career that he has been awarded Cincinnati’s teacher of the year award.  Prior Tax Prof teaching award winners at CIncinnati include Dorothy Brown and Beverly Moran.