Anne E. Wenger, Esq., LL.M

Anne is committed to providing hands-on legal services to the McLaughlin Legal clients and families she works with, assisting them in making important legal and life decisions for themselves and the future of their loved ones.  She excels at breaking down legal and tax concepts in such a way that becomes easily digestible for her clients, making the estate planning process less intimidating. Anne is frequently invited to speak as an attorney at educational seminars held by financial planning firms for their clients to educate them about estate planning issues.  

Originally from San Diego, Anne received her undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame, her law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law, and her Master of Laws degree in taxation from the University of San Diego.  In addition to practicing law, Anne also teaches a course in estate planning and taxation at San Diego State University.  

Anne currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego Foundation and has been serving as a Big Sister with Big Brother Big Sister of San Diego County since 2014. 

Master of Laws (LL.M) in Taxation, University of San Diego School of Law

J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law

B.A., University of Notre Dame

• San Diego’s Top Attorneys, SD Metro, 2019
• Super Lawyer Rising Star (2021, 2022, 2023)

• State Bar of California  
• California Lawyers Association, Trust and Estate Section 
• U.S. Tax Court  
• San Diego County Bar Association, Taxation Law Section Chair (2017)  
• San Diego Chapter of the Young Tax Lawyers of the California State Bar Tax Section, Co-Chair (2015-2016)  

• Speaker, “Estate Planning Fundamentals,” Women’s Financial Academy, 2016
• Speaker, “Estate Planning for the Millennial Generation,” Financial Planning Association of San Diego NexGen, 2016
• Panelist, “Career Game Changer: Strategies to Ignite and Recharge your Success,” Connecting Women to Power Business Conference, 2016
• Speaker, “Estate Planning Keys: What to Know in Order to Protect Yourself and Your Families,” Financial Planning Association of San Diego annual conference, 2019