Name: Shirin Forootan

Place of Work: Workplace Justice Advocates

Recent Professional Accomplishment:
Joined Workplace Justice Advocates as Partner in 2019, Served as Chair of the Labor & Employment Section of OCBA in 2020, Appointed Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee of OCBA in 2021.

Fun Fact About Me: I enjoy baking for others and reading historical fiction.

Philanthropic Interests:  I wholeheartedly support the Orange County United Way and the important work they do for our community.

Practice Area:  I represent employees and executives in employment litigation, although for many years I defended employers in such cases. 

Favorite part about OCWLA: The Annual Gala is always such an exceptional and fun event. I have met so many incredible and supportive women through OCWLA that I would not have met otherwise, and for that I am very grateful.

Anything else you would like OCWLA Members to know about you:  I have greatly enjoyed OCWLA throughout the years and I look forward to continuing my involvement with this amazing group of smart and passionate women.