At the time she envisioned helping friends and family and someday her community, avoid the sobering prospect of a loved one dying suddenly without an estate plan, as had recently occurred with her mother. It was also a vision to provide education and access to people from varied walks of life who otherwise would not have the legal tools to pursue financial security and a legacy for future generations. She hopes to make that vision a reality, paired with her other passions and practices. Gillian’s calling has always been to advocate for the rights and wellbeing of children and families. She has almost a decade and a half of legal experience fighting for them in the child welfare system. Over the years, she honed her civil ligation skills through hundreds of evidentiary hearings, trials, mediations, and court appearances on behalf of children in foster care. She fought for her clients’ permanency goals, such as guardianship or independent living, and helped them understand the laws and formal processes involved. Her clients and their families, in turn, trusted her with their hopes, stories and struggles.