IRAN

Mehdi Vaghefi

Richardson, TX

Mehdi Vaghefi is an associate attorney at MAS Law, practicing Personal Injury. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of Texas and Iranian Bar Association (Fars Province). Mehdi’s hard work and dedication in G.M. V. Cedar Point Apartments LP, et al. led to one of the top 100 settlements in Texas in 2024, earning him a membership in the Best of The Bar. This highly esteemed and prestigious membership is a testament to Mehdi’s unwavering commitment to his clients and his exceptional work ethic. In addition to his membership in the Best of The Bar, Mehdi is also a member of America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys in 2025. This invitation is presented to less than 0.5% of the United States’ personal injury attorneys. This great achievement, once again, exemplifies Mehdi’s knowledge in personal injury law and dedication to providing excellent legal services. Prior to his arrival at MAS Law, Mehdi attended the University of Isfahan in Iran, where, in 2010, he earned his Bachelor of Law, L.L.B. Afterwards, Mehdi went on to receive his Master of Law, L.L.M. from Shiraz University in 2013, specializing in Public Law. After emigrating to the United States, Mehdi continued to pursue his passion for law and attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dedman School of Law and received an additional Master of Law, L.L.M. in 2021, this time specializing in International and Comparative Law. Mehdi’s dedication to learning every facet of the legal system has proven to be an invaluable asset to his clients. For many, the legal system is difficult to navigate, and Mehdi’s ability to guide his clients through the entire process has provided them with the justice they deserved. When Mehdi isn’t fighting for the rights of his clients, he enjoys playing the Persian traditional drums, socializing, and trying new drinks and foods with friends.

Behnaz Ashtari

Newark, NJ

Behnaz Ashtari graduated from Benjamin Cardozo Law School in New York City where she received a Dean’s Merit Scholarship for her LL.M. Attorney Ashtari has been a lawyer since 2003. Before migrating to the United States, Behnaz earned an LL.M. (focusing on Criminal Law and Criminology) and an LL.B. at the Azad University Law School in Tehran, Iran. She practiced as a litigator in Iran for several years. In addition, Behnaz authored the award-winning book, _Trafficking in Women: Contemporary Slavery_. This was the first book on the subject published in the Persian language. She has written numerous articles dealing with women’s legal issues both in Persian and English. Behnaz draws upon her personal experience as an immigrant in order to serve and connect with our immigration clientele as an Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney at Maduabum Law Firm. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association as well as the Iran Central Bar Association.

Yasamin Moussavi

Carrollton, TX

Yasamin Moussavi is a principal attorney at GoSuits, admitted to practice in Texas, New York, South Australia, and Iran. She joined Chalaki Law in 2017, handling compliance for state and federal cases. She has experience in both Common Law and Civil Law systems, specializing in real estate in Iran, and her current practice in Texas focuses on civil litigation.

Nahid Atrchin

Toronto, ON

Nahid Atrchin is an associate in the Civil Sexual Abuse/Assault and Indigenous Rights practice groups at Rochon Genova. Her practice is devoted to empowering survivors of sexual abuse and acting for First Nations on complex constitutional, regulatory, and transactional matters. She holds an LLM in Canadian Common Law from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Law Society of Ontario in June 2022. Prior to this, she was called to the Iranian Central Bar Association in July 2013 and practiced as an associate and sole practitioner in Iran.