Ariane Sims

Family, whether blood or chosen, is everything.

As a mom, I feel empowered knowing that, if anything were to happen to me, my young son would be cared for by the people I love and with the philosophies I value. And as a Personal Family Lawyer, I am fulfilled helping my clients protect their loved ones, preserve their personal legacies, and thoughtfully pass down the assets they've worked so hard to grow.

I founded my practice, Seven Generations Law, with the intention of helping clients craft customized estate plans that consciously reflect their wishes and achieve their goals - all in a warm and supportive environment. Calling on my previous experience that includes serving both global corporations (at Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher LLP) and indigent clients (at New Mexico Legal Services), I pride myself on blending sophistication and compassion.

Educating my community about estate planning is very rewarding, and I regularly speak at both in-person and virtual events. I especially enjoy working with parents of minor children and unmarried couples, for whom planning is of particular importance.

In the spirit of sustaining a meaningful legacy for the generations to come, I proudly support three environmental and social justice charitable organizations through the profits of each plan.

Born and raised in New York City, I zigzagged across the country, earning my BA from Stanford, JD from Duke, and Sustainability Certificate from UCLA. I live in southern California with my partner, MiloĹĄ, and our two boys, Mateo (human) and Bodhi (canine).