Marsha is a senior associate in the private client and tax team.
She advises high‑net‑worth individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, wealth transfer, and succession planning, with a particular focus on clients with complex assets and family dynamics.Marsha works closely with founders, senior executives, fund managers, and closely held business owners, often in connection with funding rounds, liquidity events, and sophisticated investment structures. Her practice centers on designing and implementing tailored, tax‑efficient strategies, including lifetime gifting and advanced estate, gift, and income tax planning.
In addition to planning, Marsha advises on trust and estate administration, charitable planning, and related tax matters. She regularly collaborates with colleagues across Withers’ global private client and tax platform on cross‑border planning, residency and mobility issues, and other matters requiring an integrated, multi‑jurisdictional approach.
Marsha is recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Trusts and Estates and Tax Law.
Marsha earned her J.D. from the Santa Clara University School of Law and her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She speaks Russian and Spanish conversationally.
Me in a minute
I became a lawyer because I wanted a career that combines analytical problem-solving with real human impact — helping people make thoughtful decisions at pivotal moments - whether they’re preparing for a liquidity event or navigating family change.
Clients and colleagues often describe me as approachable and steady - I make time for people, listen closely, and bring a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to execution. I really enjoy the strategic nature of my work and the fact that no two client situations are ever the same. I went into this field because I was drawn to the idea of fostering long term client relationships and enjoy translating complex tax and planning concepts into practical, workable solutions.
My hope is that I can help guide clients into making decisions they’ll feel good about years from now. Outside of work, I enjoy being outdoors (hiking, golfing, large bodies of water) and spending time with my husband and our goofy pit-bull mix pup. I love traveling and have been to many places outside of the country– always looking for my next destination.