Our Legal Team

V. Winnie Tungpagasit -

Partner

I was born in Thailand and spent nine formative years in Singapore before relocating to California. My husband, Wayne, and I have two wonderful daughters. We met in the Bay Area when I was a new attorney, and we’ve made San Mateo our home since starting our family. I have been practicing law since 1999. I focus on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate, and I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate with the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I am also honored to be recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer.

My diverse background and extensive legal expertise allow me to provide tailored solutions and personal care for each client, guiding them through complex legal matters with confidence and clarity.

Education:

  • University of San Francisco School of Law,
    San Francisco, California

  • University of Hawaii, Manoa

Additional Languages:

  • Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese)

  • Thai

AiMinh T. Nguyen -

Attorney

I have been practicing law since 2000 and have called the Bay Area home for over 30 years. Today, my practice is focused on estate planning, trust administration, and probate—helping individuals and families prepare for the future with clarity and confidence. Born in Vietnam and raised in France, I bring a global perspective and deep compassion to my work. As a wife and mother of two boys, I understand how important it is to protect what matters most, and I’m committed to guiding my clients through life’s important transitions with care and respect.

Education:

  • McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California

  • UC Berkeley / Santa Clara University

Additional Languages:

  • French

  • Vietnamese

Elizabeth J. Gehlhar -

Attorney

I began my legal career in New York before returning home to my native Northern California. For over twenty years, I have been proud to call San Mateo County my home—a truly special place to live, raise my two sons, and practice law. My current practice is dedicated to Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate. I am passionate about helping individuals and families plan ahead, protect what matters most, and feel confident about the future. With a background in litigation, real estate, and family law, I bring a big-picture understanding to every client’s unique situation. Outside the office, I enjoy volunteering as an art teacher and cheering from the stands at my son’s high school baseball games.

Education:

  • Fordham University School of Law

  • University of California, Berkeley

Yong Lee -

Paralegal

I was born in South Korea and moved to Texas with my family at the age of six. After living in Texas for many years, I eventually made my way to the Bay Area in 2006, where I met my husband. I spent several years working in the tech industry before becoming involved in the legal field by helping out at my husband’s law firm. It was through this experience that I discovered my passion for helping families navigate their legal needs. Today, I balance my professional life with the joy and challenge of raising two wonderful sons alongside my husband.

Education:

  • University of Texas, Austin

Additional Languages:

  • Korean