Shireen Tavakoli

• Business Transaction: Successfully represented the buyer in a high-stakes business acquisition dispute, securing a favorable judgment and attorneys fees’ nearing 1 million USD in AAA arbitration.
• Commercial Property Lease Litigation: Represented a commercial landlord in a dispute over extensive property damage, obtaining a favorable court judgment and full recovery of attorneys’ fees for the client.
• Ownership Disputes in Multi-Million Dollar Businesses: Advocated for individuals in a contentious ownership dispute involving a high-value retail entity, achieving favorable settlements that protected the clients’ interests and business standing.
• Airbnb Property Damage Arbitration: Represented the host and property owner in AAA arbitration following substantial water damage to a residential rental. Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement for the claimant.
• Anti-SLAAP and Defamation Appeal: Represented appellees in a defamation and anti-SLAPP matter, resulting in the reversal of a lower court’s decision.
• Insurance Bad Faith & Property Damage: Represented homeowners in claims against major insurance carriers involving property damage and bad faith denial of coverage. Successfully defeated motions for summary judgment, allowing clients’ claims to move forward.

Highlighted Speaking Engagements

Shireen’s expertise and passion for justice have earned invitations to speak at major legal institutions and rights-focused forums, where they’ve educated future lawyers, empowered communities, and advanced the cause of human rights and ethical advocacy.

• UCLA School of Law – 21st Annual Conference for People of Color, Practitioner’s Panel (April 2021): Shared real-world insights with aspiring lawyers on navigating legal careers with purpose and integrity.
• Southern Methodist University Human Rights Program – Human Rights and the Law (February 2021): Discussed the critical role of legal advocacy in protecting civil liberties and fighting injustice.
• Regent University Center for Global Justice – International Law (January 2021): Spoke on global legal challenges and the attorney’s role in promoting accountability and human dignity.
• Southern Methodist University – Ethics and Human Rights Panel (February 2020): Addressed the importance of ethical responsibility in law and its direct impact on everyday lives.
• UCLA LEAD – Orientation for Newly Admitted Women (April 2020): Inspired the next generation of women lawyers with empowering advice on leadership, resilience, and community impact.

These engagements reflect a deep commitment to justice—not just in the courtroom, but in every corner of society. When you work with our firm, you’re not just hiring an attorney—you’re hiring a trusted advocate who speaks up, stands out, and stands with you.

Before joining Gosuits as California Managing Attorney and Principal, Shireen built a distinguished legal career rooted in both domestic and international experience. She previously led her own legal practice, focusing on complex business and real estate litigation, where she skillfully represented clients in a variety of civil and commercial matters, including arbitration. Her practice included advising on copyright infringement, real estate disputes, and intricate business transactions—earning a reputation for strategic thinking and results-driven advocacy.

Earlier in her career, Shireen served with the United Nations Refugee Agency, where she worked on high-stakes strategic litigation before regional human rights courts in Europe and the Americas. She also adjudicated refugee claims in the Caribbean and played a pivotal role in improving asylum procedures and enhancing access to vital social and economic rights for displaced populations.

Shireen’s legal foundation was shaped at internationally recognized law firms, where she worked on complex securities and employment litigation. Her commitment to public service was also evident during her time with the Office of U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), where she advised on constituent matters and led the Congresswoman’s high-profile annual event on women in diplomacy. The event featured global changemakers such as Princess Ameera Al-Taweel, Abigail Disney, and Nazanin
Boniadi.

With this exceptional breadth of experience—from high-stakes litigation to international human rights—Shireen brings a rare blend of legal acumen, global perspective, and client-centered dedication to every matter she handles.