Spencer’s interest in tax policy runs alongside his practice. His background includes tax policy research, and during his fall 2025 time at The Heritage Foundation he examined how the new law changes the incentives behind charitable giving. That same focus informs the charitable asset and fiduciary work he does for clients today.

Published commentary

Prosperity and Philanthropy Reborn — The Conservative Way Forward

Op-ed co-authored with Richard Stern (Heritage Foundation) on the charitable-giving provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Distributed via Tribune Content Agency and syndicated nationally.