Nazgole Hashemi

Nazgole Hashemi is a Professor at Southwestern Law School, where she teaches courses in Business Associations and contributes to the SCALE program. A Southwestern alumna (J.D. 2013), she co-founded LegalAxxis in 2013, specializing in business transactions, civil litigation, and appellate advocacy with a focus on plaintiff-side representation. Her practice emphasizes constitutional, employment, and commercial law, alongside pro bono work for foster youth through the Alliance for Children’s Rights.

• Education: B.A. in English Literature (2009, UC Berkeley); J.D. (2013, Southwestern Law School)
• Affiliations: Southwestern Law School Faculty (since 2017), LegalAxxis Co-Founder

Her research bridges corporate law and emerging financial frameworks, particularly crowdfunding regulations. Recent publications address alter ego doctrine codification, corporate litigation autonomy, and investor protections in creative arts campaigns. She actively contributes to CLE programs on employment law developments, PAGA litigation, and post-pandemic workplace rights.

• Awards: Super Lawyers Rising Star (2020-2023), Witkin Award for Appellate Advocacy

Hashemi’s teaching philosophy emphasizes persuasive legal writing and critical analysis, reflected in her roles as a moot court coach and guest lecturer. She advocates for underrepresented clients and has lectured on business law topics at multiple CEB events.