Tax Prof Philip H. Wile received the Order of the Pacific upon his retirement from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. From the press release:
It is the highest award that can be conferred upon a retiring faculty member and recognizes someone who has made an outstanding contribution in teaching, scholarship and service to the University. Wile, who joined the faculty in 1987, has served as director of the law school’s Tax Programs and taught numerous subjects in that area over a 20-year span.




