Bardia Akhavan
Managing Attorney at AKHAVAN & ASSOCIATES: A Professional Law Corporation- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Persian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Korean Professional working proficiency
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Hebrew Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Lexis Nexis Certified Legal Researcher
Lexis NexisFeb, 2015- Sep, 2024
Experience
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AKHAVAN & ASSOCIATES: A Professional Law Corporation
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Attorney
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Nov 2020 - Present
Full service law firm representing employees and their claims against their employers for wage and hour violations, whistleblower violations, claims of wrongful termination, as well as harassment, discrimination, and retaliation based on their age, sex, gender, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other protected characteristics. Full service law firm representing employees and their claims against their employers for wage and hour violations, whistleblower violations, claims of wrongful termination, as well as harassment, discrimination, and retaliation based on their age, sex, gender, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other protected characteristics.
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Reisner & King LLP
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Apr 2019 - Nov 2020
Represented clients in all areas of employment litigation including wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, whistleblowing, and claims covered under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Represented clients in all areas of employment litigation including wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, whistleblowing, and claims covered under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
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Abramson Labor Group
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Feb 2018 - Apr 2019
Independently managed over sixty cases and successfully negotiated settlements totaling over $750,000 while representing clients and their employment-related claims primarily pertaining to wage and hour violations, violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and wrongful termination. Made court appearances and defended depositions. Drafted demand letters, complaints, motions, oppositions, meet and confer letters, and settlement agreements. Independently managed over sixty cases and successfully negotiated settlements totaling over $750,000 while representing clients and their employment-related claims primarily pertaining to wage and hour violations, violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and wrongful termination. Made court appearances and defended depositions. Drafted demand letters, complaints, motions, oppositions, meet and confer letters, and settlement agreements.
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Disney ABC Television Group
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Labor Relations Legal Intern
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Attended negotiations with senior labor executives between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) for the 2017 collective bargaining agreement. Red-lined agreements for executives to assist with present negotiations of collective bargaining agreements. Researched state, federal, and union labor laws ensuring compliance by ABC Studios’ production crew forms. Composed team memoranda comparing SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, and other union bargaining agreements. Show less
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Miramax
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United States
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Entertainment
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business and Legal Affairs: Rights Management
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Analyzed legal documentation and deliverables in connection with film acquisition, distribution, and delivery. Drafted executive deal summaries for senior officers to assist with present and future negotiations of films. Supported rights renewal team by tracking expirations and collecting agreements to engage in renewal evaluation. Drafted merchandising agreements and amendments, analyzing talent rights, obligations, and clearance issues. Protected Miramax’s titles though the MPAA’s title registration process including drafting title protests and waivers. Show less
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NBCUniversal Media, LLC
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Media Production
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Business and Legal Affairs: Universal Film Brand Development
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Drafted and negotiated with agents and licensees a high volume of international and domestic intellectual property license and service agreements associated with the licensing, distribution, promotion, and marketing of Universal Film intellectual property content for consumer products. Communicated directly with Universal executives, licensing agents, and licensees to discuss deal terms and ensure compliance with corporate mandates. Conducted extensive property and talent legal rights research, utilizing various research tools, commonly used forms, agreements, requirements, and other industry standards. Show less
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Kramer Holcomb Sheik LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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Law Clerk
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Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
Reviewed entertainment contracts for directors, producers, and investors and negotiated deal terms for talent, including negotiations of compensation and production credit terms. Assisted clients with protecting intellectual property assets and advised on the copyright and trademark registration process. Advised on preferable entity selections for film production companies and assisted with entity formation. Informed clientele of investment procedures such as Regulation D exemptions and securities matters regarding collection from accredited and non-accredited investors. Drafted oppositions and responses to motions from opposing counsel related to pending breach of contract and employment litigation matters. Show less
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Pacific Attorney Group
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Negotiated lien reductions with medical facilities to reduce medical bills for clients’ personal injuries, collected medical records from medical providers for client files, examined settlement offers received from insurance companies with supervising attorneys, conducted client and witness interviews to clarify legal issues and elicit relevant facts, and sent drop letters to clients, medical providers, and insurance providers when the firm chose to no longer pursue the case. Negotiated lien reductions with medical facilities to reduce medical bills for clients’ personal injuries, collected medical records from medical providers for client files, examined settlement offers received from insurance companies with supervising attorneys, conducted client and witness interviews to clarify legal issues and elicit relevant facts, and sent drop letters to clients, medical providers, and insurance providers when the firm chose to no longer pursue the case.
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Paradise Diamonds Inc
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United States
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Wholesale
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Sales and Marketing Associate
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2014
Assisted in the marketing of jewelry pieces created by different brands and designers; conducted inventory checks of loose diamonds, precious stones, and jewelry pieces; created and managed multiple social media networks belonging to the company; managed customer relations through online sales by answering questions or complaints; and conducted over-the-phone informational sessions with clients and potential customers regarding the purchase of high-end jewelry pieces and diamonds. Assisted in the marketing of jewelry pieces created by different brands and designers; conducted inventory checks of loose diamonds, precious stones, and jewelry pieces; created and managed multiple social media networks belonging to the company; managed customer relations through online sales by answering questions or complaints; and conducted over-the-phone informational sessions with clients and potential customers regarding the purchase of high-end jewelry pieces and diamonds.
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Intern, Real Estate Agent Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Shadowed real estate agents in negotiations of real estate transactions and analyses of legal documents and contracts; assisted in day-to-day listing of files and lead generations; assisted in online marketing and management of social media; provided database management and back office support; and provided assistance in daily scheduling of client appointments and meetings. Shadowed real estate agents in negotiations of real estate transactions and analyses of legal documents and contracts; assisted in day-to-day listing of files and lead generations; assisted in online marketing and management of social media; provided database management and back office support; and provided assistance in daily scheduling of client appointments and meetings.
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Juris Doctor (J.D.), 4.00 G.P.A. (3L Fall 2016 Term ) -
2011 - 2013
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology -
2006 - 2010
William Howard Taft High School
High School, 3.90 GPA
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