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Alidad Vakili

Associate
San Diego
+1.858.509.7425
Fax +1.858.509.7463

Primary Practice

Secondary Practices

Education

  • J.D., California Western School of Law, 1994, (Editor-in-Chief, The Commentary; Executive Board Member, Student Bar Association)
  • B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1991

Admissions

  • Bar of California
  • United States District Court for the Central District of California
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Languages

  • Farsi (Persian)
  • French
  • Biography Overview
  • Additional Background

Alidad Vakili concentrates his practice on representing startup and emerging companies in a wide range of industries, including technology, biotechnology, health care, real estate and retail businesses. Mr. Vakili’s practice entails:

  • Advising early-stage clients in a variety of industries
  • Advising entrepreneurs, startups and investors in connection with various capital investments
  • Advising clients in connection with initial formation, funding, debt financing, corporate compliance and governance, mergers and acquisitions, and general business and corporate matters
  • Serving as outside general counsel to emerging growth companies

Professional Background

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Vakili was an associate in a California-based law firm that focused on corporate finance, securities, real estate and other corporate and commercial transactional matters. Mr. Vakili is a licensed California Real Estate Broker.

Professional/Civic Activities

  • San Diego Lawyer Magazine (Associate Editor)
  • San Diego County Bar Association (Committee on Civility, Integrity and Professionalism; Lawyer Referral and Information Services Committee; Past Co-chair, Business and Corporate Law Section; Website Committee)
  • Doctors Offering Charitable Services (General Corporate Counsel)
  • California Western School of Law (Adjunct Professor of STEPPS Course)

Speaking Engagements

Mr. Vakili has lectured regarding business and corporate law, corporate governance, and professional responsibility.

Publications
  • “Doing Business in the Middle East: A Guide for U.S. Companies,” California Western International Law Journal, Spring 2004
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