As Managing Partner at Yim & Yempuku, Monica received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from University of Hawaii at Manoa and her Juris Doctor degree from William S. Richardson School of Law. A second generation attorney admitted to practice in 2020, she has worked alongside Stephen B. Yim for the past 18 years.
Monica’s specialized practice is in estate planning, including supplemental needs planning for families who have children with disabilities, as well as estate administration and probate. She is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association (“HSBA”), American Bar Association (“ABA”), and Hawaii Estate Planning Council (“HEPC”). Monica is also part of the Estate Planning Section of the HSBA, The Elder Law Section of the HSBA, and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the ABA.
In recognition of her innovative and client-centered approach, Monica was recently named to the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, a peer-nominated honor that highlights excellence in early-career private practice attorneys.
She remains an active member of the community and provides presentations to local healthcare and finance industries such as Queens Dental Clinic and Aging in Place Conference by Generations Magazine, with a focus on special needs groups. Beyond the office, you can find her volunteering with her son’s sports teams, holding “spa days” with her daughter, and chatting daily with her friends.
