Attorney Susan von Herrmann is a nationally recognized estate planning partner in the law firm of Perkins Coie.  Known for her ability to provide clients with creative and holistic approaches to complex wealth transfer and planning transactions while deftly managing the interpersonal issues that can arise among families during the planning process, Susan also speaks extensively about trusts and estate planning protections for a range of families, including LGBT families and blended families. Her many professional honors include listings in Chambers High Net Worth (Private Wealth Law) and The Best Lawyers in America (Trusts and Estates). Based in San Francisco and Honolulu, Susan is a long-time supporter of nonprofit arts and social justice initiatives. In addition to lending her wise counsel to Girls Theatre, she sits on the board of trustees of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and the Professional Advisors Council of the San Francisco Foundation.