Taneen Jafarkhani

After experiencing a lot of corporate workplace trauma, one of the scariest things about starting my own business and serving as CEO was HR - more specifically, the pressure I placed on myself/the company to get our culture right and ensure our ducks were in a row so our future employees wouldn't hav...e to face what I have in the past. I've consulted with Taneen twice now - once right when we incorporated and again today when we reached a growth point to bring on independent contractors - and always what stands out to me each and every time is how cared for, listened to, and hopeful I feel after each conversation. She reminds me that HR and employment laws are ultimately about taking care of PEOPLE and that when it's done right, that's a beautiful relationship between the employer and employee that has profound effects on the business and company mission. So often, the law and ensuing legalese can make everyday folks trying to make good decisions feel intimidated, inadequate, and fearful. Taneen is masterful at popping that pressure bubble from the get go, building a real relationship with everyone she connects with, and ensuring people feel empowered in their actions. Her ability to recall labor and employment law across state lines demonstrates her expertise paired with her friendly personality and passion for demystifying the law creates such a safe and supportive environment for me to navigate my next steps with confidence. Last but not least, I cannot say how significant it is that Taneen operates at the intersection of a trained lawyer and experienced Head of People/HR lead. This vantage point really shows in her ability to offer support and foresight of things to be on the lookout for from the employer POV. I can't wait til we hit our next company milestone to expand our team so we can work with Taneen again!!

I was recently laid off and was looking for somebody to look over my severance agreement with a quick turnaround time. Taneen had an initial call with me to explain her background and learn more about my situation and the specifics of my layoff. She then reviewed the agreement for me and offered her ...professional opinion, as well as providing some wording suggestions for a section I was a bit concerned by. Even though my situation was very simple, I found Taneen to be very communicative and thorough, and would definitely work with her again.

I spoke with Taneen in regards to my harassment and discrimination taking place at work. At first I didn’t feel that I had any options but after speaking to her not just did she put my mind at ease but also let me know all of my options which gave me a clear vision of the steps I needed to take next ...against my employer. She explained everything to me in ways I could understand and was sympathetic, attentive, and professional. If I do move forward and it’s something that Taneen specializes in then I will definitely hire her. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a great attorney whether it’s for consisting or hiring