Alexandra M. Ayoub

I love my practice as it allows me to help others examine and solve issues that can often seem overwhelming or daunting. I greatly enjoy getting to know my clients and working together to create a more secure future for their families that they feel good about.

I am a professor of Wills & Trusts at UCLaw SF (formerly Hastings). I am honored to have been selected by my peers as a Northern California Super Lawyer each year since 2024, and as a Northern California Rising Star from 2018-2023. I am also honored to be on the short list of trusted attorneys for many financial advisors, CPAs, and real estate agents throughout California. I enjoy opportunities to speak and teach on trust and estate matters in a variety of contexts.

I am a proud Bay Area native and love travel and Cal football. When I’m not at the office, I enjoy all the time I can get with my family. 

Education

  • University of California, Davis, School of Law, J.D., 2012

  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., High Distinction (magna cum laude), 2005

Professional Memberships

  • Member, State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

  • Board Member, Chair of Estate Planning and Administration, East Bay Trusts & Estates Lawyers (2018-2021)

Rachel A. Dodson

I love my job and I truly feel privileged to be able to help you and your family through the process of estate planning or the administration of an estate after the death of a loved one.

I am a professor of Wills & Trusts at UCLaw SF (formerly Hastings). I am certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law. I have also been selected by my peers as a Northern California Super Lawyer starting in 2025, and as a Northern California Rising Star each year from 2015-2024.

These days I love spending time with my husband and son, taking art classes, and watching stand up comedy. And maybe one day I’ll get through that stack of New Yorkers.

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2012

  • Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington, M.P.A., 2012

  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A., cum laude, 2006

Professional Memberships

  • Member, State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

  • President of East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers (2024)

  • Board Member of East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers (2021-2024)

  • Member, East Bay Tax Club (2017-2023)

Nancy Z. Fujikawa

Becoming an attorney was a second career for me, and I love it. My favorite part about what I do is that I get to help clients plan for their future in a way that gives them peace of mind. I also have the privilege of helping clients during what is often a sad and difficult time after the death of a loved one.

Through my work, I have built lasting and trusting relationships with my clients, which I believe are two of the most important aspects in finding a good estate planning attorney. I have been selected by my peers as a Northern California Rising Star each year since 2023.

When I am not helping my clients, I enjoy traveling, eating, reading, and spending time with my family. I am conversationally proficient in Chinese (Mandarin and Shanghainese dialects).   

Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law, J.D., Honors, 2020

  • University of California, Davis, B.A., 2004

Professional Memberships

  • Member, State Bar of California, Trust and Estates Section

  • Board Member, Vice Chair of Estate Planning and Administration, East Bay Trusts & Estates Lawyers (2024 – present)

  • Member, Alameda County Bar Association