Panelist Bios
Reynolds T. Cafferata, Esq.
Partner through PC, Rodriguez, Horii, Choi & Cafferata LLP
Reynolds T. Cafferata represents charities and donors on issues related to charitable giving, governance, charitable trust litigation and tax. Mr. Cafferata’s clients include universities, hospitals, community foundations, private foundations as well as banks, and philanthropists. Mr. Cafferata is a frequent speaker and writer on charitable topics, former adjunct professor at the USC School of Law, a member of the USC Tax Institute Planning Committee, member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, past board member of the National Committee on Planned Giving, and past chair of the National Conference on Planned Giving. He was named a Daily Journal 2016 Clay Awards Winner, “Attorney of the Year for Extraordinary Achievement in 2015 Appellate Practice” for his work on Estate of Duke, and the 2018 Lawyer of the Year in Los Angeles, Non-Profit/Charities Law and 2011 Los Angeles Lawyer of the Year Trusts and Estates by Best Lawyers.
Mark T. Weaver, Esq.
Partner, Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Mark Weaver is the Chair of the Business Department at Farella Braun + Martel and Past Chair of the Family Wealth Group. He assists individuals and families with their estate and business succession planning, and guides family members through the trust and estate administration process. He regularly leverages sophisticated wealth preservation techniques, including the formation and administration of irrevocable trusts, business entities, sole purpose entities and charitable vehicles. A key aspect of his practice is counseling clients on cross-border issues, providing estate planning advice for clients with beneficiaries and/or assets in multiple countries, and for individuals planning to enter or leave the U.S. Mr. Weaver also advises clients on reporting requirements in connection with foreign trusts, bank accounts, and other foreign assets, including the benefits and risks associated with the offshore voluntary disclosure and streamline programs. Mr. Weaver has been honored by Chambers High Net Worth (Private Wealth Law) and Best Lawyers in America (Trust and Estates, Tax Law).
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