Christine E. Akutagawa obtained her juris doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law after graduating from the University of California at Davis with honors.

Prior to law school, Ms. Akutagawa tutored underprivileged students in Sacramento, California and also interned for the National Head Start Association in Alexandria, Virginia, lobbying for children’s rights.

During law school, Ms. Akutagawa was involved in many organizations, serving as the treasurer and a board member of the Asian/Pacific-American Law Student Association, serving as a school representative at the Bay Area APALSA Conference, as well as staying active as a student member of the Women’s Law Association, Law in Motion Service Program, and American Bar Association.

Ms. Akutagawa also interned at the San Francisco Human Rights Commission in San Francisco, California, focusing on fair housing laws and discrimination. In addition, she has also clerked for the Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts, Center for Families, Children & the Courts in San Francisco, California.

As an attorney, Ms. Akutagawa has experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. She thoroughly enjoys the personal interactions with clients especially in the realm of estate and tax planning. At Gilfix & La Poll Associates, Ms. Akutagawa assists clients with their estate plans, Medi-Cal eligibility, and probate matters.