Roya Vasseghi is an employment and business litigation attorney representing businesses, executives, professional practices, and individuals in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland in complex, high-stakes disputes.
A trial lawyer by training, Roya has spent the majority of her career litigating complex employment and commercial matters throughout the DMV, including executive employment disputes, restrictive covenant enforcement, trade secret claims, shareholder and contract disputes, and other business conflicts. Her litigation experience spans a wide range of industries and forums, giving her a practical understanding of how disputes arise, evolve, and are resolved.
Roya’s counseling is informed by extensive litigation experience, allowing her to help clients minimize risk, preserve leverage, and avoid unnecessary litigation when possible. She regularly advises employers and healthcare practices across Virginia, DC, and Maryland on terminations, disciplinary actions, executive separations, internal investigations, and workforce disputes, with an emphasis on minimizing exposure while positioning clients effectively if a dispute escalates.
Roya also conducts independent outside employment investigations on behalf of companies and boards in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, including investigations involving allegations across multiple levels of employees. She is frequently engaged when neutrality, credibility, and litigation judgment are critical.
In addition to her broader business litigation practice, Roya represents physicians and healthcare practices in professional liability and licensing matters, including proceedings before state and federal regulatory and licensing boards in Virginia, DC, and Maryland. She is frequently sought out by healthcare professionals and practice groups for matters that sit at the intersection of employment law, business operations, and regulatory risk.
Known for her strategic and pragmatic approach, Roya is a strong advocate who understands when litigation is necessary—and when a negotiated or creative resolution better serves her clients’ long-term business objectives. Clients frequently comment on her calm demeanor and her ability to provide steady guidance and reassurance in high-pressure, high-stakes matters.
