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Atoosa focuses on criminal defense and complex commercial litigation matters. On the criminal side, she counsels clients in connection with financial fraud, healthcare fraud, RICO conspiracy, internal audit investigations, narcotics offenses, and resentencing petitions. On the civil side, she represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of disputes, from employment to business, partnership, and contractual.
Atoosa serves as a trusted ally for individuals and companies contending with serious legal challenges. Clients rely on her to provide them with practical, informed guidance throughout every stage of litigation. Her calm demeanor and diplomatic approach result in productive relationships--with witnesses, government agents, and opposing counsel alike—that drive favorable outcomes.
As a former judicial clerk, Atoosa is fluent in the language of the courts, a perspective that strongly informs her approach to courtroom advocacy. She excels at crafting clear, compelling arguments that resonate with judges and juries. She also brings to bear a deep intellectual engagement with the law and draws on her knowledge of judicial procedure to create multipronged strategies that maximize her clients' chances of success.
In addition to her litigation work, Atoosa maintains a robust pro bono practice. She is a member of the Central District of California's Pro Bono Civil Rights panel and represents individuals in their 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights cases. She has also provided pro bono representation in connection with state resentencing petitions and parole filings.
Prior to joining Cohen Williams, Atoosa worked as Special Counsel at Brown White & Osborn LLP in Los Angeles, where she focused on complex civil and criminal cases, and as an associate at Liddle & Robertson LLP in New York.
During law school, Atoosa was the staff editor of the New York University Journal of Law & Business. She also participated in the Community Economic Development Clinic and the New York Civil Liberties Union Clinic.
