Rachel Brasso, J.D.
About Rachel Brasso, J.D.
Rachel Brasso, J.D., serves as Vice President and Trust Officer at City National Bank in San Francisco, California, where she has worked since 2018. With over two decades of experience in fiduciary roles, she emphasizes a comprehensive approach to trust and estate administration.
Work at City National Bank
Rachel Brasso serves as Vice President and Trust Officer at City National Bank in San Francisco, California. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the bank's trust management services for six years. In her role, she applies her extensive experience in fiduciary responsibilities to assist clients with trust and estate administration.
Previous Experience in Trust Management
Before joining City National Bank, Rachel Brasso worked at Bank of the West as Vice President, SF Trust Manager and Senior Trust Officer from 2012 to 2016. She also held the position of Senior Wealth Manager - Fiduciary Specialist at BNY Mellon from 2016 to 2018. Her background includes significant roles in trust management, enhancing her expertise in fiduciary services.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Brasso earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Golden Gate University, School of Law, where she studied from 1997 to 2000. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Boston University, completed from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in the legal and financial sectors, particularly in trust and estate administration.
Legal Career Background
Rachel Brasso has a diverse legal career that includes working as a J.D. at Microsoft for eight months in 2005 and as a Contract Attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP for three months in 2006. Additionally, she worked at Trump, Alito, Trump & Prescott as a J.D. for three months in 2006. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks in financial services.
Fiduciary Experience and Methodology
With over two decades of experience in the legal and financial sectors, Rachel Brasso possesses extensive expertise in fiduciary roles. She emphasizes a thoughtful and technical methodology in trust and estate administration, ensuring that her clients receive comprehensive and effective management of their trust assets.