First Admitted: 2007, California

Professional Webpage: https://vdglaw.com/bio/

Bar/Professional Activity:

Board Member- Communication Chair and Newsletter Chair, Charles Houston Bar Association, 2008
Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Member (Barrister), USF Inns of Court, 2007
National Coalition of 100 Black Women- Oakland Bay Area Chapter (Parliamentarian (2019-Present, First Vice President (2016-2017, Secretary, (2015-2016, Program Co-Chair (2014-2015), 2021
Member, Black Women Lawyers- Northern California, 2018
Member, California State Bar
Member, Alameda County Bar Assocation, July 2008
Member, East Bay Trust and Estates Lawyers (EBTEL), 2018

Videos:

Video of CBS Jefferson Award for Community Service, Jefferson Awards Broadcast, 2022
Podcast to describe my service as as Estate Planning Attorney, Unlocking the Club Podcast- Estate Planning ad Legacy Building, 2023
Podcast regarding expanding Estate Planning in underrepresented communities, Expanding Access to Estate Planning, 2022
Elder Care and Planning Event, 2015
Estate Planning tips for athletes, Verleana Speaking at Pro Athlete Business Group Franchise and Investros Show, 2011

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Mediator from Golden Gate University School of Law, 2014
Certificate in Estate Planning from Golden Gate University School of Law, 2015
Certified National Football League (NFL) Contract Advisor (Agent), 2009

Pro bono/Community Service:

Alameda Bar Association Lawyer in the Library- First attorney to serve the West Oakland Branch of the Oakland Public Library as a "Lawyer in the Library," providing free legal advice and referrals to library patrons., 2008
Founder and President of Estate and Retirement planning Specialists, a non-profit organization base din Oakland, CA committed to providing equal access to information relating to Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Property Acquisition and Elder Abuse Detection and Prevention.

Honors/Awards:

Received a Jefferson Award for Community Service by the Jefferson Awards Foundation for volunteer work in hosting several events related to Estate Planning. , Jefferson Awards for Community Service, Jefferson Awards Foundation, 2022
Selected as an Elite Lawyer for Estate Planning and Probate, Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer, 2021
USF Inns of Court & Students Rising Above Scholarship
Awarded to a business woman age 35 and under who has made an innovative change in their profession., Innovator Award, Powerful Women of the Bay, 2015
Recognized for my achievement in the legal industry, and providing the key note speech for future law students attending Oakland Public Schools who participated in the Alameda County Moot Court Competition., Alameda County Educational Services Award, 2008
Awarded to African American attorneys with oustanding accomplishment, Top 100 Lawyer, National Black Lawyers, 2016
Honored by the Alameda County Bar Association for the outstanding contributions made to the organization., Alameda County Bar Association Member of the Month, Alameda County Bar Association, 2009
Awarded to African American attorneys with oustanding accomplishment., Top 100 Lawyer, National Black Lawyers

Educational Background:

University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Social Welfare, 1998
Univeristy of San Francisco, JD, 2005
Goden Gate Universuty School of Law- Master of Law (LLM) in Taxation , 2014

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Estate and Retirement Planning Summit- Hosted 2018 Estate and Retirement Planning Summit at the Impact Hub in Oakland, CA, educating individuals on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Financial Planning and Home Buying. The event was sponsored by several community businesses, over 200 guests attended this event. The events included skits as part of the "edutainment" portion of the workshop, showing the audience what happens when you age and do not have a proper plan in place., , 2018
Estate and Retirement Planning Workshop Series- Hosted free events attended by community members at the Lake Merritt Hotel in Oakland and the Washngton Inn Hotel in Oakland regarding Estate Planning subject matters. Workshop Topics have included: "Power of Attorneys and Advanced Health Care Directives: What Are They, And Why You Need Them", "ABC's of Estate Planning", "The Difference Between a Will and Trust," , "Choosing a Trustee" and "Trust Administration 101." This event is funded entirely by the Law offices of Verleana D. Green. Guests enjoy food, beverages and great information. , 2012
Estate and Retirement Planning Summit- Hosted 2017 Estate and Retirement Planning Summit at the Impact Hub in Oakland, CA, educating individuals on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Financial Planning and Insurance Options. The event was sponsored by several community businesses, over 200 guests attended this event. The events included skits as part of the "edutainment" portion of the workshop, showing the audience what happens when you age and do not have a proper plan in place., , 2017
Estate and Retirement Planning Summitt- Hosted a free event for Bay Area community members, and provided information regarding Estate and Retirement options at Age Song Independent Living in Oakland. 200 people attended this event, and 10 companies, including Age Song Independent Living, Merrill Lynch, Golden 4 Benefits and the Law Offices of Verleana D. Green, providing information to attendees to assit in their Estate Planning and Retirement needs., 2012
— Estate and Retirement Planning Summit- Hosted 2016 Estate and Retirement Planning Summit at the Impact Hub in Oakland, CA, educating individuals on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Financial Planning and Home Buying. The event was sponsored by several community businesses, over 200 guests attended this event. The events included skits as part of the "edutainment" portion of the workshop, showing the audience what happens when you age and do not have a proper plan in place., 2016, 2016
Estate and Retirement Planning Summit- Hosted 2015 Estate and Retirement Planning Summit at the Kaiser Center in Oakland, CA, educating individuals on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Financial Planning and Elder Abuse Detection and Prevention. The event was sponsored by several community businesses, over 100 guests attended this event. The events included skits as part of the "edutainment" portion of the workshop, showing the audience what happens when you age and do not have a proper plan in place., 2015

Firm News (Newsletters):

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