Roya Massoumi
Senior Counsel | Walnut Creek
rmassoumi@lozanosmith.com
Tel: 925.953.1620
Fax: 925.953.1625
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Bio
Overview
Roya Massoumi is Senior Counsel in Lozano Smith's Walnut Creek office. Ms. Massoumi provides strategic advice to public employers in all stages of administrative, state, and federal litigation. Ms. Massoumi also serves as a trusted advisor on risk mitigation and compliance with anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII, ADEA, the ADA, and the FEHA.Experience
Ms. Massoumi is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience successfully representing government entities before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, in arbitration, and in state and federal district courts.Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Massoumi served as Associate Chief Counsel for the California Civil Rights Department, where she prosecuted civil rights violations on behalf of all Californians. Prior to this role, she served as Acting Supervisory Attorney, Lead Employment Counsel and Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Social Security Administration, where she obtained multiple litigation victories including a bench decision in matters alleging discrimination based on religion, national origin, ethnicity, race, sex/gender, and retaliation. Ms. Massoumi is the recipient of several federal commendations recognizing her litigation skills, including the Office of General Counsel's Award.