Yalda Godusi Arellano is a skilled litigator with a practice focused on resolving complex commercial disputes. Yalda's experience spans a broad range of legal areas, including audit liability, professional malpractice, labor and employment law, and higher education matters. She is known for her meticulous approach, whether she’s conducting an investigation, navigating discovery, or drafting dispositive motions.
Yalda has further honed her skillset through clerkships at the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, where she clerked for the Honorable Michael T. Liburdi and the Honorable Dominic W. Lanza. These experiences provided her with insight into effective advocacy, trial strategy, and judicial decision-making processes.
Professional & Civic Engagement
- Federal Bar Association, Phoenix Chapter, Former Board Member, 2022-2024
- The Florence Project – Former Board Member, 2018 – 2021
- Fresh Start Auxiliary Board – Former Board Member, 2019 – 2022
Honors & Awards
- Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch (BL Rankings), Commercial Litigation, 2026 - Present
Languages
- Persian / Farsi
