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Melody is an associate in the private client and tax team.
She advises clients on estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration and charitable planning. Melody is recognized in the 2026 and 2027 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Trusts and Estates.Melody holds a J.D. and a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Recent recognition
Recognized in Trusts and Estates
Experience
Talks
- 'The Menu: Tax Planning Techniques in Estate Planning,' 11th Annual Young Tax Lawyers (YTL) Conference - April 24, 2024, speaker
Insight
External Publications
- 'How will the One Big Beautiful Bill impact your gift and estate taxes?' Withers Insight - July 7, 2025, co-authored
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'Is the Corporate Transparency Act dead?' Withers Insight - April 28, 2025, co-authored
- 'Does my checking account need to be titled in the name of my trust?' Withers Insight - February 25, 2025, co-authored
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'Important considerations when receiving an inheritance from a spouse,' Withers Insight - August 7, 2024, co-authored
- 'Important considerations when receiving an inheritance - When should you reject a gift?' Withers Insight - May 30, 2024, authored
Admissions
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State of California, 2023
Education
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University of California, Los Angeles, J.D.
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University of California, Los Angeles, B.A.
Languages
- English
- Farsi
Key dates
- Year joined: 2023