Alireza Alivandivafa - Non-Compete, Trade Secret & Employee Mobility Disputes - Mediation & Arbitration Services

Specialized Mediation & Arbitration for Post-Employment Restrictions, Confidentiality & IP Protection

Resolve sensitive mobility disputes involving competition, solicitation, and trade secrets with strategy, discretion, and enforceability.

In fast-moving industries like tech, healthcare, and professional services, disputes over non-compete clauses, employee solicitation, and confidential business information can escalate quickly—threatening revenue, relationships, and reputations.

Alireza Alivandivafa brings over 17 years of legal experience—both as a trial-tested litigator and trusted neutral—to resolve high-stakes employee mobility disputes. He combines legal precision with practical insight to help parties reach durable, enforceable outcomes outside the courtroom.

Why Mediation & Arbitration for Employee Mobility Conflicts?

• Confidentiality – Protect sensitive IP, strategy, and personnel info from public exposure

• Speed – Move quickly to prevent damage from ongoing solicitation or trade secret misuse

• Control – Craft tailored settlements that protect business interests or employee rights

• Legal Guidance – Navigate California’s strict prohibitions under Bus. & Prof. Code §16600 and federal protections like DTSA

A Tailored Approach for Every Role

For Employers & Defense Counsel:

Alireza helps defend business interests while respecting employee rights and public policy limits. He mediates and arbitrates:

• Executive departures involving client or team solicitation

• Trade secret misappropriation claims

• Enforcement of NDAs, invention assignment, and confidentiality agreements

• Cross-border or multi-state non-compete conflicts

Alireza’s structured, business-savvy approach supports general counsel, outside defense firms, and HR teams alike.

For Former Employees & Plaintiff Counsel:

Alireza brings deep understanding of California’s employee-first posture regarding post-employment restrictions. He helps employees protect their right to work, while negotiating creative outcomes that avoid future legal exposure or unnecessary career roadblocks.

Types of Disputes Mediated:

• Alleged violations of non-compete or non-solicitation clauses

• Trade secret misappropriation (including DTSA & CUTSA claims)

• “Head start” issues and breach of fiduciary duty

• Confidentiality and data security breaches

• IP ownership conflicts at exit

• Disputes involving poaching or client transition

What Counsel Needs to Know (and Why It Matters)

Understanding the Legal Landscape:

• California Business & Professions Code §16600 (non-compete invalidity)

• Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) – federal protection/enforcement

• California Uniform Trade Secrets Act (CUTSA)

• Employment Agreements, NDAs, and IP assignment clauses

➡ Why it matters: These overlapping laws create significant exposure for employers—and leverage for former employees. Alireza ensures both sides fully understand the stakes and legal limits.

Strategic Case Resolution:

• Cease-and-desist agreements or injunction alternatives

• IP and data return protocols

• Carve-outs or limitations to employment restrictions

• Mutual non-disparagement and transition support

• Monetary damages, buyouts, or deferred payments

➡ Why it matters: Business protection doesn’t always require scorched-earth litigation. Alireza helps parties craft practical solutions that preserve value and avoid drawn-out battles.

Why Choose Alireza Alivandivafa

• 17+ Years of Employment & Civil Rights Law Experience

• Culturally Fluent – LGBTQ+ competent, fluent in English, French, and German

• Trusted Neutral – Panel Arbitrator for AAA & Trusted Mediator for Resolve Law LA, C.D. Cal, LASC MVP

• Trauma-Informed & Resolution-Driven – Balancing empathy with legal precision

• Strategic & Practical – Skilled in protecting clients while crafting sustainable solutions

Locations Served

Alireza offers remote and in-person sessions throughout:

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Statewide California

• Nationwide (via Zoom or hybrid)

Ready to Resolve?

Resolve Non-Compete & Trade Secret Disputes with Control and Clarity

Whether you’re protecting your intellectual property or advocating for an employee’s right to compete, Alireza Alivandivafa offers the experience, neutrality, and strategic calm to guide you to resolution.

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