Liza Hanks

Liza Hanks is a highly experienced legal professional specializing in estate planning and trust administration. Currently serving as the Director of Planned Gifts at Silicon Valley Community Foundation since July 2023, Liza has also been a Partner at GCA Law Partners LLP since May 2017, providing client-focused estate planning services. Liza has authored notable works in the field, including "The Busy Family's Guide to Estate Planning" and "The Trustee's Legal Companion." Previous roles include Partner at Finch Montgomery Wright LLP, Of Counsel at Structure Law Group, Owner of FamilyWorks Estate Planning, and Lecturer in Law at Santa Clara University. Liza's early career includes positions as Associate in IP Licensing at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, Deputy Legislative Counsel for the State of California, and Deputy County Counsel for Santa Clara County. Liza holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a BA in Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.