Abirami ("Abi") Gnanadesigan
Member
The attribute that distinguishes Abi Gnanadesigan from other commercial litigators is her perspective. Besides her substantive and procedural legal knowledge and superior advocacy skills, she is a model of service-oriented professionalism. Each client’s interests are her interests, and she appreciates the roles and needs of the people with whom she works closely.
Abi represents clients of various sizes and industries in state and federal courts and arbitration and mediation proceedings across the U.S. Among other clients and cases in her class action practice, she defends automotive manufacturers against product liability claims and employers targeted for wage and hour violations. Abi has also worked across various industries, litigating data privacy and cybersecurity matters. Her intellectual property work involves protecting clients’ rights in copyright, trademark, and trade secret disputes. She also handles breach of contract, business tort, and other commercial suits.
“Getting a good and efficient business result for a client is always my main priority.”
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- Loyola Law School, J.D., 2008
- University of Southern California, B.A., 2005
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Bar Admissions
- California
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- Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a "Woman Of Influence" in Los Angeles, 2021
- Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a "Top Minority Attorney" in Los Angeles, 2020
- Recognized in Southern California Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star for Business Litigation, 2018 and 2019
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Dykema Women’s Business Initiative, California Leader
- South Asian Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
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- Abi is committed to giving back to the community and dedicates part of her practice each year to pro bono work. She served as a law clerk for the HIV & AIDS Legal Services Alliance and has volunteered for Bet Tzedek and the Los Angeles County Bar Association Domestic Violence Project.
Areas of client focus
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