Meet S. Ivette Kuyateh, Esq. | Wealth Preservation Attorney

We had the good fortune of connecting with S. Ivette Kuyateh, Esq. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi S. Ivette, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
“A life lived that matters, is not of circumstance, but of choice. It’s not what you bought, it’s what you built, not what you got, it’s what you gave, not your success but your significance, not what you learned but what you taught” -The Beautiful Truth (2008)

This beautiful quote is such a great summary of the potential within all of us to live the life on earth God intended us to have. To be of service and impact to this world. Matthew 25:23

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Kuyateh Law Group is an award winning San Diego law firm focused on helping families protect their assets and peace of mind. We go beyond just showing up for court or drafting estate planning documents. We coach and educate our clients so they feel empowered with information- and that is a mission I am proud of.

When I was young, my family was a victim of a crime and like many families do, we relied on the expertise of the lawyers around us who knew the justice system. Although they did their job, none of them really took the time to explain things to us in a way we could understand. That left us feeling entirely dependent on them, vulnerable, and without a real say in any decisions. Ultimately, that led to devastating consequences for my family. When I became a lawyer, I vowed to never let my clients feel that way. Today, empowering our clients is a core value at my firm.

For most people, seeking legal recourse can feel intimidating. Not to mention they are dealing with one of the biggest problems of their life. Whether my clients are dealing with domestic violence, the death of a loved one, being harassed or intimidated at home or work, understanding the legal process is instrumental in navigating it.

My estate planning clients are no different. Once my clients understand estate planning is more than just death planning, their focus shifts to planning for their short and long term goals. Financial illiteracy—the #1 economic crisis in the world impacts many of my clients. We help them break the cycle of endless debt, foolish spending, and financial cluelessness. Putting a plan in place that ensures they are properly insured, maximize their investments, build their savings, and use tax or asset protection strategies can make a huge impact on being able to plan for and weather life’s storms like long term incapacitation, divorce, or getting sued. Because of our ongoing partnership with WealthWave, LLC, the Money Milestone Company, every client we serve gets a free copy of “HowMoneyWorks, Stop Being a Sucker” so they can shift their focus to living free of financial burdens and actually leaving a wealth legacy for their families after their death.

More about Ivette:

Ivette, also known as KingdomSheroLawyerInHeels™️, is a devoted Christian, wife, mom and trailblazing attorney focused on empowering others with solid financial and wealth preservation tools to protect their assets and peace of mind. Ivette is a former prosecutor, experienced litigator and zealous advocate having handled hundreds of trials. Often referred to as a “Wonder Woman” both in and out of the courtroom for her passion for standing strong as a voice for the voiceless and advocating for the rights of others in her community by also serving victims of abuse and trauma.

Today, Ivette is a highly sought after expert on Financial Abuse and Domestic Violence training service providers and first responders nationwide. Ivette is a seasoned financial educator and passionate about empowering others with tools and strategies to grow and preserve their wealth. With over 100 in person keynotes and webinars, Ivette has reached audiences nationwide educating them on financial literacy and wealth preservation strategies to protect their assets and peace of mind. Licensed on both coasts, her cases have ranged from private employment discrimination and harassment lawsuits, family law and immigration matters to large insurance defense cases for Fortune 500 companies and public entities. Ivette is a published scholar on Federal Indian Law and holds lobbying experience at both the state and federal levels.

Ivette was born in Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. as a young girl. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Davis, with double majors in Psychology (Social-Personality emphasis) and Chicano/a Studies (Social-Policy emphasis). She then earned her Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego where she distinguished herself as a Criminal Law Fellow, a published scholar on violence against women, and with her work at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., Immigration Center for Women and Children, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, ABA Immigration Justice Program, and the San Diego Superior Court. Ivette is a proud Alumna of MANA de San Diego’s Latina Leadership Success Program and HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality) Leadership Institute.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
San Diego has so many gems to explore! An adventure of seeking out the local hidden swings would be a must for any tourists. Not only is it a great way to see different parts of San Diego, but it adds a little adventure to the itinerary. Others: Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, 7 Bridges Walk, and San Dieguito Bridge. Sunsets: Mt Soledad or Mt Helix, Sunset Cliffs, Kate Sessions Park, Torrey Pines, Del Mar Beach and Tijuana Natural Preserve. Food: Lolitas by the Park downtown, Sushi Lounge in Mira Mesa and Old Town!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’ve been blessed with amazing mentors along my journey. Thank you Lawrence Baca, Claudia Grasso, Kim Scouller, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality and Wink, Women Inkorporated® for your love and encouragement over the years. To my husband, Sheik, for all the ways you protect me and for all the ways you’ve loved me.

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