Farinaz Cohen specializes in all aspects of employment law, such as wage and hour issues, exempt status, independent contractor status, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, hiring and firing issues, leaves of absence (including FMLA/CFRA), benefits, personnel practices, vacation, and sick leave.
Mrs. Cohen's law practice is dedicated to employment litigation and administrative hearings as well as advice and counsel regarding employment law issues, including Human Resources concerns and compliance checks.
Litigation and Administrative Hearings:
Mrs. Cohen has extensive litigation experience. She represents clients in U.S. District Court, California State Court, and administrative agencies, including the Labor Commissioner's office, EEOC, unemployment appeals in CUIAB, and Labor Code 132a Petitions in the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Advice and counsel:
Mrs. Cohen provides clients with detailed advice and counsel regarding Human Resources concerns and compliance checks, prepares employee handbooks and severance agreements, and conducts sexual harassment prevention training.
Background:
Mrs. Cohen received her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and her B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of California, where she graduated cum laude. While in law school, Mrs. Cohen was a law clerk at Kabateck Brown Kellner, as well as Khorrami, Pollard & Abir, where she was involved with various class action lawsuits in areas such as wage and hour disputes and products liability.
Mrs. Cohen is admitted to practice law in California, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Farsi, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
CA | Active | 2008 | 10/27/2020 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Owner/Attorney | The Cohen Employment Law Firm | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | Van Vleck Turner & Zaller, LLP | 2010 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
California Restaurant Association | Service Provider | 2014 - Present |
PIHRA | Member | 2014 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University | Juris Doctor | 2008 |
University of California - Los Angeles | Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
Posted by Alex
Thu Nov 30 2017
Posted by anonymous
Wed Oct 29 2014
Posted by Christian
Thu Mar 27 2014
Posted by David
Fri Nov 29 2013
Posted by Asher
Wed Nov 27 2013
Posted by Ariel Razban
Mon Nov 28 2011
Posted by Samantha Setar
Wed Nov 16 2011
Edwin Saghian, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robin Saghian, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Bennet Pakdaman, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Levi Barlavi, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have great respect for Mrs.Tojarieh and her work. She is a dedicated and effective labor and employment law attorney. She has great good command of this area of the law and fights zealously to protect her clients' interests. I endorse this attorney.
Johnathan Razbannia, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Tojarieh is a hardworking, dedicated, and caring advocate for her clients. She is dedicated to the success of her clients. I recommend her highly.
I endorse this lawyer.
Cameron Fredman, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
She's extremely responsive, quick to return calls, provide helpful updates on case status, and overall a phenomenally bright and talented attorney. Two thumbs up.
Philip Hache, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Farinaz for many years. Over that time, she has impressed me with her intellect, legal skills and strong work ethic. I endorse this lawyer.
Eli Kantor, Immigration Attorney on Sep 16, 2009
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer's work. Farinaz worked for me for 2 and 1/2 years, while in law school and after she passed the Bar Exam. She is a charming young lady, with a warm and engaging personality. She is hard working, through and detail oriented. She worked primarily in the areas of employment and immigration law, while working for me. All of the clients loved her.
Ben Pesta, Immigration Attorney on Aug 20, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I had the good fortune to work in close proximity to Farinaz Tojarieh for a year. She is a fine, diligent, intelligent and gracious young lawyer whose work habits are exemplary. Any client would, I am sure, be please to have Farinaz handle his or her matter.