The law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP has announced via a press release that Mandana Massoumi has joined the law firm in its Orange County office. Massoumi will work as a litigation partner in the practice of Employment and Labor. She comes to the firm from Dorsey & Whitney LLP, where she worked as a partner.
Massoumi represents employers during class actions lawsuits and employment litigation cases. She has succeeded in defending employers in cases involving the California Labor Code, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the California Business and Professions Code and the ERISA.
“Now more than ever, it is critical that employers be certain that their employment practices are in compliance with the law and provide the necessary measure of protection,” Matt Kanny said. Kanny is the chair of Manatt’s Litigation Division. “Mandana brings the type of sophisticated labor and employment experience that helps companies avoid missteps. Her talents and entrepreneurial enthusiasm serve as a strong complement to our exceptional employment and labor group. We are excited to welcome Mandana to Manatt.”
Massoumi said, “I was drawn to Manatt’s strong reputation across the board, but particularly in the area of employment law, built on a very robust litigation platform. The firm has the national resources, the industry knowledge and the sophisticated support that will greatly benefit my current clients and my growing practice.”
Massoumi belongs to the Orange County Coastkeeper’s board of directors and is a member of the Orange County Family Service Team. Massoumi has been nominated repeatedly for the Orange County Business Journal Women in Business Award. She earned a dual undergraduate degree in economics and political science from the University of California, San Diego. She earned her J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
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