Bahar Azhdari is an associate with Waller Lansden practicing in the area of labor and employment law. Ms. Azhdari represents employers in matters involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge. Since joining Waller Lansden, Ms. Azhdari has assisted in the defense of lawsuits and charges brought under state and federal law including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Tennessee Human Rights Act. Her experience includes assisting healthcare providers, financial services companies, hospitality companies and others.
Education
J.D., cum laude, University of Tennessee, 2009
Acquisitions Editor, Tennessee Law Review, 2008-2009
Member, Tennessee Law Review, 2007-2008
Member, Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business
Member, International Law Society
B.A., International Studies and Middle Eastern Studies, Emory University, 2004
Member, Political Science Honor Society
President, Racial and Cultural Education Source
Professional Activities
Member, Nashville and American Bar Associations
Member, ABA Pretrial Practice and Discovery Committee's Iqbal Task Group
