Monica M.M. Yempuku Named Managing Partner at Yim & Yempuku Law; Recognized by Best Lawyers as “One to Watch”
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Yim & Yempuku, A Limited Liability Law Company
Christina Leos
Director of Marketing
808-913-3721
christina@yimandyempuku.com
Release Date
November 10, 2025
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November 10, 2025
Monica M.M. Yempuku Named Managing Partner at Yim & Yempuku Law; Recognized by Best Lawyers as “One to Watch”
Recognition highlights Monica’s growing leadership and innovative approach to estate planning
HONOLULU, HI — Yim & Yempuku proudly announces that attorney Monica M.M. Yempuku has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, a peer-nominated honor that highlights early-career excellence in private practice.
In addition to this prestigious recognition, Monica has recently been named Managing Partner of Yim & Yempuku, reflecting her forward-thinking, client-centered leadership and the firm’s continued growth.
Since beginning her practice in 2020, Monica has redefined what estate planning can mean for Hawai‘i families by focusing on one central goal: preserving family relationships for generations to come.
“Our mission isn’t just about drafting documents,” said Yempuku. “It’s about helping families have the hard conversations, align on values, and create a legacy of connection, not conflict.”
Estate Planning, Reimagined
As Managing Partner, Monica leads a team committed to going beyond transactional legal work. Yim & Yempuku’s unique process prioritizes communication, relational legacy, and long-term peace of mind. Each estate plan is customized not only to assets, but also to family dynamics, values, and real-life goals.
The firm supplements its legal services with tools such as guided workbooks, family meeting facilitation, and custom legacy booklets—practical resources designed to foster open dialogue about caregiving, inheritance, and end-of-life wishes. This approach helps alleviate conflict and ensures clients’ plans are not only written, but truly lived out.
Professional Highlights
Monica’s recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch adds to her growing list of professional achievements. Since becoming bar-certified in 2020, she has:
Built a thriving client base and independently generated over $300,000 in annual revenue
Contributed to the firm’s recognition in Best Lawyers: Best Law Firms® and multiple local “Best Of” awards
Authored estate planning articles for Generations Magazine
Served on the board of the Heartfelt Legacy Foundation, supporting families of children with special needs
“Monica brings a completely fresh—and needed—perspective to this field,” said Christina Leos, Director of Marketing at Yim & Yempuku. “Her work helps families plan for the future by preserving what matters most: their relationships.”
About Yim & Yempuku, A Limited Liability Law Company
Yim & Yempuku, A Limited Liability Law Company is a Honolulu-based estate planning firm dedicated to helping Hawai‘i families protect their legacies through thoughtful, relationship-driven strategies. Known for its holistic approach, the firm provides not only legal documents but also conversation-focused tools that empower families to communicate and thrive across generations.
Honors & Recognition: Best Lawyers: Best Law Firms® (2025–2026) – Trusts & Estates, Best Lawyers in America® – Stephen B. Yim (2010–2026), Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® – Monica M.M. Yempuku (2026), Honolulu Magazine, Best Lawyers in Hawai'i.
Yim & Yempuku, A Limited Liability Law Company, is located at 2054 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826. 808-524-0254 | M–F 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. www.yimandyempukulaw.com | IG: @yimandyempuku
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Media Contact:
Christina Leos
Director of Marketing
Yim & Yempuku, A Limited Liability Law Company
808-913-3721
christina@yimandyempuku.com
www.yimandyempukulaw.com