Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust
I enjoy working with Human Resources Managers and Directors, Owners, CFOs, Controllers, and General Counsel--the people that make a company run efficiently. I always keep in mind a company's corporate culture and business needs while counseling clients, ranging from homegrown companies and start-ups to large international companies, on potential employment law risks and exposure. I add value by discussing how best to mitigate those risks.
However, in the event that litigation cannot be avoided, I am a strong advocate for my client. I realize that litigation can be stressful and challenging and make it my priority to bring a sense of calm to the client while channeling assertive tactics toward the other side.
I have spent my entire career (over a decade) focusing on employment advising and day-to-day counseling, drafting and review of employment documents (including offer letters, handbooks, commission plans, disciplinary notices, termination documents, independent contractor agreements, and releases), and employment and general litigation.
Education
Northwestern University, J.D., cum laude, 2002
Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business, Editor-in-Chief
Wigmore Key Award
University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1999
““I have focused on employment law my whole career. Having experienced almost every employment situation that may exist has prepared me to help clients with emergencies, to give clients in-depth advice on complicated matters, and to give clients options for every situation.””
Press and Published Articles
June 2015: Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust Recognized as an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated™ attorney on the Martindale-Hubbell website (www.martindale.com). Roxanne has achieved the highest A-V Preeminent rating by her peers for her knowledge and work in the areas of Labor and Employment, Administrative Law, and Litigation. “An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment—a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence,” states the Martindale website.
- March 2015: La Reina Mock Trial Team takes fourth place in the California State Championship after a historic fifth win in a row in Ventura County Competition (Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust from La Reina's 1995 Class is a team coach, as well as on La Reina's Alum Board)
- September 2014: Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust named in Los Angeles magazine's “The Top Women Attorneys in Southern California”
- March 2014: La Reina Mock Trial Team takes second place in the California State Championship after winning Ventura County Competition
- January 2014: Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust selected as a “Southern California Super Lawyer″ in the Employment and Labor Practice Area by Super Lawyers®
- September 2013: Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust named in Los Angeles magazine’s “The Top Women Attorneys in Southern California”
- March 24, 2013: La Reina Mock Trial Team has historic third-straight California State Championship
- March 1, 2013: La Reina Mock Trial Team wins Ventura County Championship
- January 2013: Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust selected as a “Southern California Super Lawyer″ in the Employment and Labor Practice Area by Super Lawyers®
- October 29, 2012: La Reina Mock Trial Team has historic second World Championship
- July 24, 2012: Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust selected as a 2012 Rising Star in the Employment and Labor Practice Area
- May 20, 2012: Roxanne Torabian-Bashardoust invited to speak on the topic of “Women and Leadership” to La Reina High School’s Student Council
- "Court Allows Chargebacks From Employee Commissions on Sales," Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal
- "California Deals with ID Theft," Business Law Today (ABA)
