Ascendant LLP

Private Wealth Law

Senior Partner

Aaron C. Yen, Esq. primarily focuses on the practice areas of estate and gift tax planning, as well as trusts and estates for both domestic and international clients. He is licensed to practice in California and Nevada.

Representing business owners and high net worth clients, he counsels on matters relating to corporate affairs, international project structures, tax reduction, asset protection, and succession strategies. He is regularly invited to serve as the keynote speaker at events hosted by major financial institutions, business chambers, and local real estate, technology, and CPA associations. Leveraging his past experience as a litigation attorney, he provides a unique practical insight to his clients’ legal affairs.

Prior to joining Ascendant, Aaron worked at multi state law firms and most recently, served as Corporate Vice President at New York Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 100 company.

English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese

Bar Admissions:

California – 258643 Nevada – 11744

Court Admissions:

United States District Court – Central District of California United States District Court – District of Nevada United States Bankruptcy Court – District of Nevada

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts – International Economics & Japanese

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Awards

Chambers High Net Worth Guide--Southern California

2025

Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyers Rising Stars

2021

Super Lawyers Rising Stars

2022