Lauren LaBeck joins Vasseghi Law Group as a Fall 2025 Law Clerk. She brings diverse litigation experience across government, nonprofit, and private practice settings. At the firm, Lauren will assist with legal research, drafting, and case management. Lauren is in her final year at The George Washington University Law School, where she previously served as a student attorney in the Health Equity Policy & Advocacy Clinic. During law school, she has worked for the AARP Foundation, Kiernan Trebach LLP, and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Aviation, Space & Admiralty Litigation. Following graduation, Lauren will serve as a judicial law clerk to The Honorable John M. Tran of the 19th Judicial Circuit of Virginia for the 2026–2027 term. Lauren earned her B.A., cum laude, in Psychological & Brain Sciences with a minor in Political Science, from The George Washington University. She looks forward to contributing to the firm’s business and employment matters.
Tejaswi Panday
Tejaswi recently graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.S. in Business Administration. During her time at Mary Washington, she was actively involved in campus life, serving as a Class Senator in the Student Government Association and participating in undergraduate research under the guidance of Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth. Tejaswi plans to pursue law school and is excited to gain hands-on experience in the legal field with Vasseghi Law Group. She is eager to learn from the attorneys and is committed to supporting the firm in all aspects throughout the summer.
Thirusha Adam
Thirusha Adam has over a decade of experience in the legal industry. Thirusha has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience through exposure in an array of practice areas, with her primary focus being on civil litigation and commercial and corporate law.
She successfully pursued and completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in Durban, South Africa. And after subsequently completing her articles of clerkship, she was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. During her career, she has worked in both the private and public sectors including the private law firms and the country’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Thirusha’s experience over the years has enabled her to adapt and enhance her skill set. She is eager to contribute to the firm and provide all the necessary support needed to Vasseghi Law Group’s legal team.
Education:
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal – Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Stephanie Kline
With over 15 years of distinguished experience in financial management and operational leadership, Stephanie brings a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on expertise to her role as Director of Finance and Operations. She spearheads the firm’s financial planning and reporting functions, drives operational excellence, and ensures regulatory compliance across payroll, benefits, and insurance administration.
Renowned for her precision, analytical rigor, and command of GAAP and internal controls, Stephanie plays a pivotal role in driving organizational efficiency and supporting long-term growth. Her career includes leadership roles across both public accounting and corporate finance, including work with Fortune 500 companies. A Certified Public Accountant, Stephanie’s work is guided by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and the seamless integration of financial strategy and operations.
Toby Latham
Toby joins Vasseghi Law Group as counsel with more than a decade of service with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Through his work in various roles at the NLRB, including senior counsel to previous Board members and chairs, detailee in the Office of Representation Appeals, and assistant chief counsel to a Board member, Toby gained invaluable experience with procedure and precedent under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Prior to law school, Toby handled personnel matters as a human resources representative for a Virginia-based Fortune 500 company. He also served in the Army, deploying to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Toby received his Juris Doctor, with a concentration in labor and employment law, from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. He grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Old Dominion University.
Toby is well known in his community for advocating for and with people with disabilities, especially those in the public school system. He previously served for several years as a member of the Fairfax County School Board’s Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities, and he helped establish the Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
Courtney Toomath-West
Courtney brings more than a decade of litigation experience to the employment law and civil litigation practice at Vasseghi Law Group. She has represented clients before trial and appellate courts in both the United States and Canada as well as before tax tribunals and regulatory boards.
As former Senior Director and In-house Legal Counsel for a global commercial real estate services firm, Courtney has experience with internal investigations, risk management and compliance matters. In addition to having in-house knowledge of the business impact of litigation, she is well-versed in alternative dispute resolution for clients seeking confidential, time and cost-efficient settlement outside of the courtroom.
Courtney has a B.A. from McGill University and obtained her J.D. and LL.B. through the Canadian-US Dual J.D. program at Michigan State University College of Law and the University of Ottawa.
Courtney is committed to advancing equality and currently serves on the Board of Women Lawyers on Guard, Inc., where she is Co-Chair of the Amicus Committee. She also serves on the Phillips Collection Gala Committee to raise support for free community-based art programs at Phillips@THEARC.
