FARNAZ DANESHVARAN (SHE/HER)

LAW CLERK

Farnaz Daneshvaran joined DC Affordable Law Firm in June 2023. Farnaz completed her undergraduate studies at George Mason University, where pursued Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Psychology and Criminology, with a concentration in Law and Society.

During the first summer of law school, Farnaz was honored with the Boston Bar Association’s Boston Bar Foundation Diversity & Inclusion Award for the General Counsel’s office for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. During her second summer of law school, she worked at two law firms in Washington, D.C. In these roles, she assisted in drafting contracts and agreements for local, small businesses that were usually owned by underrepresented communities. During her final semester, she had the opportunity to work with indigent and non-English speaking clients as a 3:03 Certified Student Attorney. Farnaz earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2022.

While in law school, she also served on the Mental Health and Wellness Committee, prioritizing the well-being of her peers. She organized and hosted a virtual and in-person “Imposter Syndrome Event” that provided a safe space for underrepresented communities in the legal field to discuss and address the challenges they face. Farnaz also contributed to the First Generation Student Program as a member of the executive board.

After law school, Farnaz had the opportunity to work as a law clerk drafting Will Agreements, Trust Agreements, and Health Care Directives. As a part of her responsibilities, Farnaz sat in on client intake meetings. This direct exposure to clients’ needs furthered Farnaz’s understanding of the intricacies involved in crafting personalized legal solutions for individuals and families. She also had the opportunity to work as an independent contractor legal research assistant at an international law firm. Her research involved analyzing healthcare-related contract drafting practices in Europe and Central Asia.

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