Finding your niche in the law with Yuka Hongo

There are many ways to lead a lawyer life and today’s guest has found her own niche in a part of the world and an area that suits her perfectly. Yuka Hongo of Hongo Law Office is a US qualified attorney who found her niche in Honolulu. Yuka is a perfect example that you don’t have to be loud and aggressive to be a lawyer, but that empathy and supporting people when they need it is an equally important aspect of the field. I can’t wait to be able to travel freely again and check out some of her recommendations for a trip to Hawaii!
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In this episode you’ll hear:

A fabulous recommendation for your next trip to Hawaii
Why Yuka considers herself a nomad
How Yuka helps people in her own niche law practice in Hawaii
Why she started her own practice and her simple yet powerful tip for people considering this
What Yuka wishes she has known when she was starting out in her own practice
Yuka’s surprising hobby given that she lives in Hawaii
Her favourite podcast and other fun facts


About Yuka
A graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Yuka Hongo is a licensed attorney in Hawaii, California, New York and the District of Columbia. Born in Japan, she came to the United States as a young child and was raised in a bilingual setting. Professionally, she has extensive experience working in both languages, including complicated legal transactions.
Spending time in both Japan and the United States, Yuka saw what can happen when a loved one dies without an estate plan in place. Assets can be tied up in court for months. She guides families through the probate process in Hawaii and helps people create appropriate and effective estate plans to make sure their wishes are followed.
Yuka typically travels to Japan twice a year, where she meets with clients and gives seminars on effective estate planning. She uses her knowledge of estate law, her bilingual skills and her understanding of both cultures to help residents and non-residents of the U.S. plan ahead to avoid future problems.
Connect with Yuka
Website: http://www.hongolaw.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuka-hongo-68ab58123/
Links
Halekulani Hotel: https://www.halekulani.com/
How to manage a small law firm: https://howtomanageasmalllawfirm.com/
Be that lawyer podcast hosted by Steve Fretzin: https://fretzin.com/podcast/
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