Pegah Afshar Email & Phone Number

Chevy Chase Village, Md, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

● Manage, litigate, and arbitrate cases, and manage client expectations and goals, resolving 84% of cases prior to complaint being filed.● Conduct extensive legal research in eight fields of law, including contract, regulatory, criminal, landlord & tenant, and juvenile & special education law using LexisNexis, WestLaw, and Fast Case to prepare legal arguments with strong evidence and draft motions.● Conduct real estate contract negotiations, ensuring terms were favorable and in full compliance with local, state, and Federal laws and regulations. Demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills securing advantageous terms, resulting in successful real estate transactions.● Assist in writing appellate briefs for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. ● Supervise legal assistants and interns by reviewing document drafts and providing legal advice.● Obtain favorable verdicts and outcomes in trials and mediations and successfully prepare clients and medical experts for trial.● Subpoena and review hundreds of documents, including medical records where pre-existing injuries are suspected● Manage a caseload between 80 and 100 court cases, organized and maintained based on priority.● Lead litigation meetings with claim representatives and lead counsel to resolve personal injury and property damage cases.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

● Delivered legal counsel to the corporate board on a variety of matters, including legal obligations, rights, and available remedies. Provided strategic advice that guided corporate decision-making, minimized legal risks, and protected company's interests.● Drafted corporate contracts for the company and subcontractors, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with regulations and corporate objectives.● Evaluated bids from construction companies, facilitating subcontractor selection and fostering robust partnerships.● Conducted negotiations of real estate contracts, ensuring terms were favorable and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills, securing advantageous terms and contributing to successful real estate transactions.● Implemented risk management strategies for legal operations, significantly reducing potential legal liabilities and proactively addressing compliance issues before escalation.● Conducted legal training sessions for non-legal staff, enhancing their understanding of contractual obligations and legal risks, and promoting a proactive legal compliance culture within the organization.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked on strategy to sue the Federal government in the Colorado "Supermax" case if Sovereign Immunity is raised as a defenseWorked collaboratively on a manual for P&A's in effectively representing Status Offenders with Special Education needs

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Dc Superior Court

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta, Sports Entertainment Student Lawyer Association

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminology

Activities and Societies: Iranian Students' Foundation