J.D., cum laude, UC College of the Law, San Francisco, 2023
B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2017
Experience
Madeline (Maddie) Giles is an associate in the Firm’s Trusts & Estates practice group, focusing on complex trust and estate litigation.
Maddie represents clients in contested conservatorships, estate disputes, and trust administration matters, advocating for conservators, beneficiaries, trustees (including fiduciaries), and other interested parties. Her experience spans both the plaintiff and defense sides, giving her a well-rounded perspective in navigating high-stakes, emotionally charged disputes.
Maddie graduated cum laude from UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings). As a student, she interned with the U.S. District Court of Nevada and the California Attorney General’s Office. She was a member of the UC Law SF Trial Team and Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Team, as well as the Managing Editor of the Communications and Entertainment Law Journal. She also participated in several organizations, including the Association of Youth Advocacy, the Health Education Resources Organization, the Indigenous & Native American Law Students Association, and Students for Immigrants’ Rights.
Before attending law school, Maddie worked for a personal injury and immigration law firm, where she specialized in preparing family-based immigration applications.
In her free time, Maddie enjoys improv comedy, musical theatre, and cooking elaborate dishes.
On June 10, 2026, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Lily Harris and associate Madeline Giles presented a webinar on behalf of the Orange County Bar Association. The webinar, titled “Discovery Practice in Trusts & Estate Litigation” will provide an overview of discovery practice as encountered in trust and estate litigation. This program will…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to share that shareholder Lily Harris and associate Madeline Giles will host a webinar on behalf of the Silicon Valley Bar Association on February 11th, 2026. The webinar, titled “The Undiscovered Country: Discovery Practice in Trust and Estate Litigation” will provide an overview of discovery practice as…
The Weintraub Tobin Trusts & Estates team was proud to participate in the 31st Annual Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) Educational Conference, held May 27–30, 2026, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. (conference website) Recognized as California’s premier educational event for professional fiduciaries, the conference brought…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Madeline C. Giles has joined the Trusts and Estates Section Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association – or TEXCOM – as New Lawyers Section Liaison. Madeline is an associate in the Firm’s Trusts & Estates practice group, where she litigates contested conservatorships…
Weintraub Tobin hosted its internal mock trial on June 27, 2025. Designed to help associates refine their courtroom skills while under the expert supervision of more senior attorneys, the mock trial included key elements of real litigation. Over 30 participants joined from across all offices and ranks, including shareholders, associates,…
