Education

Ms. Pakzad received her bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 2023. She majored in Finance, minored in Interdisciplinary Studies, and graduated summa cum laude. She then earned her law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2026, graduating cum laude.

In law school, Ms. Pakzad was executive editor of the San Diego International Law Journal. She also competed in and later coached for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.

Employment Background

Before joining the firm Ms. Pakzad was a judicial extern for the Honorable Valeria E. Torres in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. She also served as a law clerk in the legal department at LPL Financial.

Professional Affiliations & Admissions

• State Bar of California
• Iranian American Bar Association, San Diego Chapter