Michelle Graham
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Michelle Graham
Partner | Withersworldwide
OFFICE LOCATION
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
United States
TOP AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Personal and estate planning
Residency and domiciliation
Tax
CROSS-BORDER CLIENT EXPERIENCE IN
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
Being asked by the IRS to train their attorneys in the area of international estate planning.
How did you get into private client?
I intentionally made that decision – I knew I wanted to work with individuals.
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
Never let your client's problem become your problem. In other words, always do the right thing.
What is your favourite quote?
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill.
Do you have any outside interests or hobbies?
I live close to the beach – so anything in the water, including paddle boarding. Also walking to the beach with my dog and husband!
When the restaurants reopen, where would you like to go?
Osteria Romantica, in San Diego.
Matthew Owens
Matthew Owens
Attorney | Withersworldwide
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
United States (CA)
TOP AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Trust Litigation
Estate Litigation
Trust Administration
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
Obtaining favourable settlement for a client through which her beneficial interest in a family trust was restored.
How did you get into private client?
Have always worked in this area since my first job in the legal field.
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
Stay up to date on changes in the law.
What is your favourite quote?
“Anything worth doing, is worth doing right,” Hunter S Thompson.
Do you have any outside interests or hobbies?
Surfing; running; my 14-year-old dog, Molly.
When the restaurants reopen, where would you like to go?
Ramen shop called Tajima.
Jenny Hill Bratt
Jenny Hill Bratt
Partner | Withersworldwide
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
United States (CA, NY, CT)
TOP AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Personal and estate planning
Philanthropy and charitable giving
Family business planning