Navid Soleymani

Navid Soleymani is a partner at Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani LLP, where he focuses on complex business, entertainment, employment, and intellectual property litigation. Since 2002, he has represented individuals and companies in high-stakes matters involving copyright and trademark infringement, trade secrets, contract disputes, and discrimination claims. Navid combines large-firm experience with boutique-level client service, delivering strategic and cost-effective representation across diverse industries.

Navid earned his J.D. from USC Law School in 2001, graduating in the top 10% of his class and serving on the Southern California Law Review. He received his B.A. in Business-Economics from UCLA in 1996, graduating summa cum laude, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He also clerked for the Hon. David R. Thompson on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Before joining Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani LLP in 2011, Navid was a senior associate at the international law firm Proskauer Rose LLP. His litigation record includes representing entertainment clients like The Killers, major platforms like Ticketmaster and LexisNexis, and organizations such as Edmunds.com and the American Medical Association. He has secured multimillion-dollar judgments and prevailed in jury trials, including one against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department that earned him recognition from federal judges.

Navid Soleymani is admitted to practice in all federal districts in California and is a frequent contributor to legal publications, including Proskauer on Privacy. His honors include multiple selections as a Southern California Super Lawyer and a perfect 10 rating on Avvo. Active in the community, he serves on the board of 30 Years After and is involved with the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Federation. His unique combination of legal excellence, trial experience, and public affairs insight makes him a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani, LLP
• Regional Board Member, Anti-Defamation League
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property Section

Licensed State

• California

Education

• USC Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Los Angeles
  BA in Business-Economics

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