Alicia Berenson

Alicia H. Berenson

Associate
Philadelphia

Alicia H. Berenson focuses her practice on estate planning related to estate and gift taxes, family business succession, philanthropy and tax planning. Her experience includes preparing comprehensive estate planning documents, including wills and revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, limited liability company documents and premarital agreements. Alicia has also assisted clients with charitable planning, including establishing private charitable foundations and navigating the filing for tax-exempt status.

Professional Highlights

Pro Bono Experience

Alicia has worked with Philadelphia VIP on a range of pro bono matters, including representing clients seeking guardianship of family members with special needs.

Judicial Clerkships

Hon. Gene E.K. Pratter, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2013-2014

Hon. William Yohn, Jr., United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2012-2013

Professional Activities

Philadelphia Estate Planning Council

Philadelphia Bar Association, Probate and Trust Section

Recognition & Accomplishments

The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Trusts and Estates, 2023, 2024

Credentials 

Education

University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D. 2012, cum laude)
Journal of Business Law, Member
Wharton Certificate in Business & Public Policy
Member, Penn Law Chapter of the American Inns of Court Board

Emory University (B.B.A. 2008, with high distinction)

Admissions

Pennsylvania

New Jersey