Dorisa Shahmirzai
Coleman Frost LLP • El Segundo, CA
EntertainmentPersonal InjuryReal EstateTechnology Sector
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Contact
Email
Phone
(888) 486-3021
Address
201 S Nevada Street, El Segundo, CA, 90245, US
Professional
About
Dorisa Shahmirzai is a distinguished attorney based in El Segundo, CA, specializing in litigation and transactional matters for a diverse range of sectors, including technology, life sciences, entertainment, and video gaming. With a strong focus on digital content and innovation markets, she is adept at navigating complex legal landscapes to provide tailored solutions for her clients. As a recognized authority in new media law, Dorisa has extensive expertise in intellectual property rights, social media regulations, copyright law, and trademark protection in the online environment. She is a sought-after speaker at premier technology conferences both in Los Angeles and across the nation, where she shares her insights on emerging legal trends and best practices. Dorisa's professional journey began at Clifford Chance S.L. in Barcelona, Spain, where she managed high-stakes patent, copyright, and trademark disputes. She is an active panel attorney for California Lawyers for the Arts, conducting workshops that educate clients on copyright fundamentals, defamation issues, privacy rights, and critical contract negotiations in the film and television industries. In addition, she serves as an adjunct faculty member at UCLA Extension, teaching intellectual property and deal-making strategies for new media and production companies. Her litigation experience encompasses cases from inception to trial, including a notable multi-million dollar patent infringement lawsuit involving Eli Lilly. Moreover, Dorisa honed her legal acumen while externing with the San Francisco Superior Court under Judge Warren, a descendant of Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren. Dorisa Shahmirzai earned her undergraduate degree in Neurobiology from UC Berkeley, pursued graduate studies at Harvard University, and obtained her Juris Doctor from UC Davis School of Law. She is proud to be licensed to practice law in California and is committed to delivering exceptional legal services to her clients at Coleman Frost LLP.
About Entertainment Law
Entertainment attorneys represent artists, producers, and companies in the entertainment industry. They handle contracts, intellectual property, and disputes. Common matters include entertainment contracts, music rights, film deals, talent representation.
Credentials
Education
N/A Harvard University MS N/A UC Davis SOL King Hall law N/A Univ of California Berkeley undergraduate N/A UCLA Extension Certificate Program Candidate
Languages
Farsi | Spanish
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 Rising Star, California Super Lawyers 2015 Rising Star, California Super Lawyers 2015 Rising Lawyer, California Women Lawyers 2009 Certificate of Mediation Award, Los Angeles Bar Association 1999 MCH Scholarship Award, Harvard University
Publications
2016 Los Angeles County Bar Association Four Fair Factors 2000 American Bar Association Representing the Poor and the Homeless, Innovations in Advocacy
Associations
2011 - Present SAG AFTRA 2010 - Present California Lawyers for the Arts Panel Attorney 2010 - Present Women in Film Member 2009 - Present Grammy Member 2007 - Present Los Angeles County Bar Association, Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Section
Speaking
2015 UCLA Extension Studies Negotiating Production Deals for Film and TV 2015 UCLA Extension Studies Privacy Laws 2011 Women in Film Speaking Event Copyrights and Fair Use 2009 California Lawyers for the Arts Workshop on IP Copyright Basics, Fair Use and Music Piracy 2004 Lawyers Seminar Compulsory Licensing and Parallel Importing
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Updated: May 25, 2026