Payam Khodadadi Counsel

Payam graduated from law school in the top 3% of his graduating class. Payam practices in the areas of data privacy and security, restructuring and insolvency, and complex litigation. In each year from 2013 through 2020, Payam was selected by the prestigious Super Lawyers publication as a "Rising Star."

Payam is a member of the firm’s Data Privacy & Security Group and is a registered member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Payam has been actively involved in the implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, and related regulations (collectively, the “CCPA”). In this regard, Payam regularly advises clients regarding the impact of and compliance with the CCPA. Among other things, Payam assists clients with preparing CCPA compliant privacy policies for consumers and employees.  Payam also advises clients regarding CCPA compliant vendor agreements, including issues arising from the intersection of the CCPA and other laws.  Payam also advises clients regarding privacy laws enacted by other states, including Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia and Utah, as well as compliance with those laws.

Payam also has a wide range of experience in bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings, and has represented corporate debtors, creditors, contract counterparties and other interested parties in all aspects of bankruptcy cases and related litigation. As an experienced litigator, Payam has frequently handled litigation involving avoidance actions, including preferential and fraudulent transfers, and litigation involving violations of the automatic stay and discharge injunction. 

Finally, Payam’s practice encompasses complex litigation. His civil litigation work includes a focus on commercial and financial disputes before litigation is commenced, as well as litigation strategy after litigation is underway. Prior to litigation, Payam evaluates the client’s case and its strength in litigation. When litigation is ongoing, he is adept in drafting pleadings, fact and expert discovery, law and motion practice, alternative dispute resolution and pre-trial practice. Payam represents clients in both federal and state courts. Payam also has extensive experience with handling third-party subpoenas. 

Experience

Data Privacy

Actively involved with the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, and related regulations (collectively, the “CCPA”).  

Advises clients regarding the impact of and compliance with the CCPA.  

Assists clients with preparing CCPA compliant privacy policies for consumers and employees. 

Advises clients regarding CCPA compliant vendor agreements, including issues arising from the intersection of the CCPA and other laws. 

Advises clients regarding privacy laws enacted by other states, including Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia and Utah, as well as compliance with those laws.

Bankruptcy Experience

Represents corporate debtors, creditors, contract counterparties and other interested parties in all aspects of a bankruptcy case.

Represents plaintiffs and defendants in adversary proceedings, with an emphasis on preferential and fraudulent transfer matters, and litigation involving the automatic stay and discharge injunction violations.

Civil Experience

Represents clients in both federal and state courts.

Strategizes regarding commercial disputes before litigation is commenced, including evaluating a client’s case and its strength in litigation.

Manages complex litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, discovery practice (including managing all aspects of written and electronic discovery and witness preparation), law and motion practice (including drafting, responding and arguing motions), alternative dispute resolution practice and pre-trial practice.

Handles third-party subpoenas.

  • Loyola Law School Los Angeles, JD, cum laude, Staff Writer, Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review, Order of the Coif, 2005
  • University of California Los Angeles, BA, Political Science, cum laude, 2002

Member, California State Bar

Member, International Associate of Privacy Professionals

Member, Financial Lawyers Conference

Member, Turnaround Management Association

  • Persian
  • California
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Named to "Southern California Rising Stars," Bankruptcy: Business, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2013-2020

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