Saman is a litigator who manages a diverse portfolio of litigation, focusing on a spectrum of matters in high-stakes employment law litigation and commercial disputes for public and private companies. Saman has been second chair in jury trials and in arbitration, and has experience in appellate matters. She has successfully represented management in lawsuits involving claims of wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, employment discrimination, defamation, as well as in wage and hour class actions. She regularly counsels a variety of clients on these topics and FMLA, ADA, OSHA, restrictive covenants, and other business matters. Saman practices in several jurisdictions, including state and federal courts, as well as state and federal agencies.
Saman’s experience includes litigating significant commercial and business disputes involving matters of insurance coverage, entertainment financing, construction, and many other types of corporate disputes. She has defended companies against claims of breach of contract, unfair business practices, trade secrets and fraud.
Saman has represented clients from a wide variety of industries and trades, including tech, entertainment, banking and financial services, telecommunications, apparel, manufacturing, construction, transportation, hospitality, health care, retail, and service industries.
Representative Matters
Defeated certification in a wage and hour class action in favor of a national beverage manufacturer.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a Fortune 500 medical services provider accused of whistleblower violations and wrongful termination. Grant of summary judgment was affirmed on appeal.
Obtained complete defense victory after a six-day arbitration in favor of a Fortune 500 web services organization accused of breach of employment contract and Labor Code violations.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of Fortune 100 athletics apparel manufacturer accused of age discrimination, defamation and wrongful termination.
Achieved complete defense victory in trade secret action against electronics manufacturer, obtaining summary adjudication of majority of plaintiff's claims and a defense judgment following trial on remaining claims.
Obtained dismissal of unfair competition action against a multinational consumer goods company for lack of personal jurisdiction in California.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of large pension fund on claims of equal protection violation, intentional interference with contractual relations, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, negligent interference with prospective economic advantage, and declaratory relief. Grant of summary judgment was affirmed on appeal.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of large pension fund on claim of breach of contract. Grant of summary judgment was affirmed on appeal.
Obtained dismissal of unfair competition action against a multinational software company for lack of personal jurisdiction in California.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a multinational electronics and semiconductor manufacturer accused of disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a major medical services provider accused of disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Media
Shook, Seeking ‘Critical Mass’ in LA, Adds Trial Lawyers from K&L Gates, ALM, July 17, 2024.