Neda Mansoorian

Neda Mansoorian

Legal Strategist with an Operator's Lens

Campbell
California
Licensed in
CA
Santa Clara University School of Law
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About
Neda Mansoorian is a seasoned attorney, 4x startup CEO, and trusted advisor to startup founders, in-house counsel, and executives navigating growth. With 25+ years of experience spanning complex litigation, mediations, investigations, venture fundraising, and company-building, she brings the instincts of a senior trial lawyer and the operational savvy of a startup founder. Her practice focuses on both startup advising and litigation strategy (discovery plan, settlement strategy and valuation)—helping companies avoid missteps and make defensible, strategic decisions. Neda is an adjunct law professor on deposition and trial practice and has led… read more workshops for law firms and legal departments on advocacy skills.

Neda has built and led six businesses, guided teams through multiple funding rounds, and scaled operations from zero to traction. Known for calm, clear-eyed counsel, she translates legal complexity into strategic advantage. Based in the Bay Area, she advises clients nationwide.
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5.0
Clear Communication
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out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"We’d been circling in an emotionally charged case for some time when we brought in Neda for fresh, experienced eyes to evaluate and guide our settlement posture. We knew of her reputation as a successful trial lawyer and a certified mediator and wanted her as our secret weapon as we prepped for the final mediation before trial. Her analysis was spot-on—every prediction she made played out at mediation exactly as she said it would. We had also asked her to join us at the mediation, where she played a key role in keeping our client grounded and focused. Her calm, collaborative presence diffused tension and helped us reach a resolution with minimal friction. Neda has a rare ability to get to the heart of the matter and elevate both the legal and human sides of a case."

A Trusted Ally at the Settlement Table
Non-UpCounsel Client
Clear Communication
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"Neda was exactly the steady hand we needed at a critical crossroads. As co-founders with different visions for our startup, we were stuck—and couldn’t take our concerns to investors. Neda created a safe, strategic space for us to work through the tension, align on priorities, and move forward with clarity and confidence. Her calm, thoughtful approach helped us not only resolve conflict, but come out stronger. We’re deeply grateful and will absolutely turn to her at every important inflection going forward."

Helping Founders Find Common Ground
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Mansoorian Law P.C.

Principal

Sep 2019 - Present

Full service outside general counsel, litigation strategy, startup advising, and mediation services.

Sep 2019 - Present

Oleander Law Partners

Founder and Managing Partner

Sep 2016 - Sep 2019

Litigation, Outside General Counsel, Crisis Management, and Mediation practice

Sep 2016 - Sep 2019

McManis Faulkner

Litigation Partner & CLO

Mar 2000 - Sep 2016

Trial lawyer and managing executive of a preeminent Silicon Valley litigation and trial firm specializing in "bet-the-company" complex litigation, jury trials, arbitrations, corporate governance, and mediation on behalf of public companies, family offices, startups, and high-profile artists, athletes, tech executives, and elected officials.

Mar 2000 - Sep 2016

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