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Mediation and Workplace Investigation Services

Throughout the country and with extensive experience in California employment disputes, Fatemeh Mashouf mediates and investigates matters using her many years of experience as an employment lawyer handling matters in 45 states. As an in-house employment attorney and a litigator, she knows how to help parties resolve their conflicts in a fair, creative, and cost-effective way, through targeted approaches and consistent follow-up. Fatemeh has extensive experience as a workplace investigator involving highly complex dynamics and facts. Fatemeh is a member of the California Bar, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center, the Muslim Bar Association of Southern California, and the Association of Workplace Investigators.

Testimonials

     “Fatemeh turned a stressful conflict into a smooth, productive conversation. Her calm approach allowed my client to feel seen and heard.”
Testimonial 1 (Plaintiff's Counsel)
     “I was overwhelmed after being through a painful deposition, but she made the process easy and stress-free. She truly cares and knows exactly how to guide things.”
Testimonial 2 (Plaintiff)
     “I didn’t think we would be able to settle this one. But Fatemeh knows how to get people talking, defuse tension, and bring real solutions to the table.”
Testimonial 3 (Defense Counsel)
     “Every time I refer a client to her, I know they’re in great hands. She’s sharp, professional, and comes up with creative angles to keep things going.”
Testimonial 4 (Defense Counsel)
     “Fatemeh doesn’t just mediate and walk away. After our session, she followed up to make sure both sides remained compliant, which was important with our pro se plaintiff. Her dedication to follow-through made all the difference.”
Testimonial 5 (Defense Counsel)
     “Fatemeh came to our mediation incredibly well-prepared, and it showed. She asked the right questions and guided the conversation with confidence.”
Testimonial 6 (In-House Defense Attorney)
     “Fatemeh’s thorough preparation made the process smooth and productive, helping us reach a resolution faster than we expected.”
Testimonial 7 (Plaintiff's Counsel)

Certified Mediator

Fatemeh Mashouf is available to handle your matters remotely via Zoom or, in uniquely sensitive matters, in person in Los Angeles. As an in-house attorney and a litigator, Fatemeh understands what it takes to get parties to a resolution that works for everyone. In each mediation, Fatemeh employs a blend of facilitative and evaluative approaches, prioritizing creative problem-solving and thorough preparation to help parties find workable solutions that align with their long-term goals.

She has had extensive training and experience in using Zoom for an efficient mediation which can lead to considerable savings in travel time and expenses. Indeed, her experience has found online mediations to be just as effective, if not more so, than in-person mediations. Indeed, Fatemeh even uses AI for real time translations for any clients whose English is a second language. Fatemeh looks forward to partnering with you and your clients to resolve your toughest matters.

Areas of Practice

Fatemeh Mashouf brings over a decade of experience in employment law and alternative dispute resolution to her mediation practice. With a focus on helping clients find fair, efficient, and lasting resolutions, Fatemeh offers mediation services across a broad range of disputes, including:

Termination, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Disputes

Fatemeh has extensive experience mediating complex termination conflicts, including wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, and harassment cases. She guides parties toward solutions that address both legal and relational aspects of employment separations.

Wage and Hour Issues

Fatemeh is skilled in mediating disputes over wage and hour compliance, helping employers and employees resolve issues related to overtime, meal and rest breaks, and compensation discrepancies under state and federal laws.

PAGA Claims

With a strong understanding of California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), Fatemeh assists parties in navigating these unique representative claims, working toward resolutions that satisfy regulatory requirements while managing the complexities of PAGA litigation.

Class and Collective Actions

Fatemeh has a proven track record mediating large-scale employment disputes, including class and collective actions. Her approach ensures efficient, equitable outcomes in cases that involve multiple plaintiffs and extensive documentation.

Severance Negotiations

Fatemeh offers mediation for severance-related disputes, focusing on mutually beneficial agreements that address employee rights and employer needs, ensuring smooth transitions and clear expectations for both parties.

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