Our Legal Team
Allison Cecchini Erggelet, Esq.
Principal Attorney
Upon completing law school, Allison launched her career in law as a plaintiff-side litigator in state and federal court. Her early professional years were spent advocating for victims of unjust foreclosures and predatory lending practices, and she was engaged in litigation against some of the world’s largest banks. These cases often involved significant violations of the Homeowners Bill of Rights (HBOR), the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and Regulation Z.
Beth Hurwitz
SENIOR ATTORNEY
I have been practicing real estate law for almost 15 years. I have represented every type of party, from property managers and owners to residential and commercial tenants, foreclosed homeowners, realtors, HOA members, and property buyers and sellers. I thoroughly enjoy this area of the law, and I believe it is a practice area where I can make a real difference in people’s lives.I am an experienced litigator and I enjoy trial work, but I am happiest when we can find a solution for our clients that avoids or minimizes adversarial proceedings. I am a firm believer in mediation and arbitration as dispute resolution tools. I believe crafting a solution that is tailor-made to my clients’ needs and goals is the highest achievement for an attorney.
I joined the U.S. Navy after high school and spent my early-20s traveling the world in the military, first as an active-duty sailor and then as a California National Guard solider. My military experience has given me a unique perspective on conflict and resolution. After completing my service, I used my G.I. Bill to obtain my undergraduate degree from U.C. Berkeley and my law degree from the University of San Francisco. As a life-long Bay Area resident, I am honored to be able to offer my services to the members of my local community. After law school I worked for the San Francisco Housing Authority and then for a boutique landlord-tenant firm. Immediately prior to joining ACE California Law I worked in foreclosure defense and homeowner protection, broadening my practice areas and giving me additional litigation experience.
I live in the East Bay with my husband and our son. When I’m not at work, I enjoy reading, hiking and crafting.
Yolanda Lepe
Head Paralegal and Administrative Director
Yolanda Lepe is a seasoned legal professional with over 20 years of experience. She began her career in 2001 at a prominent law firm, initially seeking a summer job while pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in La Raza Studies and Business Administration from San Francisco State University. Her attention to detail and organizational skills quickly led her to advance through various roles, culminating in her current position as Head Paralegal and Administrative Director at ACE California Law. Yolanda’s dedication to excellence and strong management abilities demonstrate her commitment to fostering efficiency, supporting her team’s success, and helping clients achieve their legal goals.
Outside of work, Yolanda is a self-proclaimed dog/cat lady who loves spending time with her family and friends and indulging in crafting.
Udit Raj Saxena
Research Paralegal
Udit Raj Saxena brings a global perspective and multifaceted legal expertise to ACE California Law. After earning his law degree and clearing the All India Bar Examination, Udit built a distinguished litigation and arbitration practice in India, representing parliamentarians, legal activists, corporations, and private clients. His work focused on constitutional law, property disputes, commercial litigation, criminal defense, and civil matters, alongside public interest litigation advancing significant national causes.
Transitioning his practice to the U.S. and Canada, Udit now provides advanced legal research, drafting, and strategic support to law firms, solo practitioners, and pro se litigants. He also serves as in-house counsel to companies in Calgary, advising on corporate compliance, transactions, and dispute resolution.
At ACE California Law, Udit specializes in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, briefs, and strategic correspondence, as well as delivering in-depth legal research and opinions. His expertise spans real estate law, HOA disputes, professional negligence, mortgage litigation, commercial matters, consumer rights, family law, and personal injury.
Known for his precision and efficiency, Udit streamlines case management, organizes detailed case materials, and supports client communications.
Committed to principled advocacy, Udit focuses on expanding access to justice, particularly for underrepresented and self-represented litigants. He strives to deliver legal work that is both technically sound and empowering.
Rachna Nain
Research Paralegal
Rachna Nain is a highly skilled paralegal with a distinguished legal education and international experience. She earned her law degree with First Class Distinction in India, cleared the All India Bar Examination, and completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law from South Asian University, a premier institution established by SAARC nations. Rachna was also awarded the prestigious UGC Junior Research Fellowship, a national honor granted to less than one percent of applicants.
Since 2020, Rachna has supported top law firms, corporate legal departments, and Senior Advocates before the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts. She has also contributed to public policy organizations and nonprofits through pro bono work, reflecting her commitment to community-focused advocacy.
Rachna later expanded her practice to assist law firms and litigants in the United States and Canada, offering advanced legal research, drafting, and case management support across diverse areas, including real estate law, HOA disputes, professional negligence, commercial litigation, consumer protection, family law, and personal injury. She also serves as in-house legal support for corporations in Calgary, focusing on regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.
As a paralegal at ACE California Law, Rachna provides comprehensive legal support, including drafting contracts, pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and strategic correspondence. She conducts in-depth legal research, prepares case materials, manages client communications, and streamlines case workflows to improve efficiency.
Rachna is dedicated to delivering precise, purpose-driven legal support and is passionate about making the legal process more accessible, particularly for pro se litigants.