About Fiona T. LeCong-Ly, J.D., LL.M.
Fiona heads the Estate Administration Department, working closely with trustees during the post-mortem administration process to ensure that the trustees are meeting their fiduciary responsibilities under California law. She also advises individuals and families through the complex estate planning process in order to create an estate plan that achieves their wealth transfer goals, as well as, reduces the risk of estate tax, income tax, and California property tax issues. Placing a high value on the attention to detail, Fiona is an efficient and thorough advocate for her clients.
Fiona earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles. She then continued her studies at Loyola Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree and her Master of Laws in Taxation (with Distinction).
While in law school, Fiona served as Senior Production Editor of the International and Comparative Law Review and helped low-income tax payers with the preparation of their income tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Fiona also holds a nonpracticing (inactive) license as a California Certified Public Accountant and was previously a Tax Manager at Deloitte Tax, LLP in their Private Client Services practice group.
Fiona lives in Irvine with her husband and their son. On the weekends, they can often be found at Disneyland, local museums, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Professional Background
Brown & Streza, LLP, Irvine, California
Partner, 2021-Present
Senior Associate, 2019-2021
Associate Attorney, 2018-2019
Baker & Hostetler LLP, Costa Mesa, California
Associate Attorney, 2017-2018
Driscoll & Feder, LLP, Irvine, California
Associate Attorney, 2012-2017
Deloitte Tax, LLP, Los Angeles, California
Tax Manager, 2008-2012
California Certified Public Accountant, 2010 (inactive)
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation with Distinction, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2008
Juris Doctor, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2007
International and Comparative Law Review
Senior Production Editor
Bachelors of Arts, Business Economics, University of California, Los Angeles, 2004
Community Involvement
California State Bar – Member
Orange County Bar Association, Trust and Estates Section – Member
CalCPA OC Chapter – Member
Orange County Estate Planning Council – Member
Segerstrom Arts & Business Leadership Council – Member
Irvine Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) – Former President, 2020-2021; Member
