About Sanaz “Sunny” Jahangard
Sanaz “Sunny” Jahangard is a partner in the business planning department, representing companies from all industries. Sunny understands the unique and complex dynamics of closely held businesses and helps her clients successfully navigate the competing goals of financial growth and harmony amongst owners. As a successful former business owner, Sunny has confronted many of the same challenges her clients encounter and can easily relate to them. She applies her inherent business understanding and experiences when providing business and tax planning.
Sunny frequently represents clients in succession planning, joint ventures, tax planning, commercial transactions, employment matters, real estate transactions, and mergers & acquisitions. Her experience includes negotiating and drafting key project documents and advising on complex tax issues. Sunny often works closely with other advisors, such as accountants, valuation experts, financial planners, and bankers to provide comprehensive services that benefit her clients.
Sunny is the founder of Co-NetWomen, a non-profit, volunteer driven, women’s business networking organization that provides a platform for likeminded professionals and entrepreneurs to connect, inspire and be inspired, learn, motivate, and empower each other and other women.
Sunny is fluent in Farsi and German. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Professional Background
Brown & Streza, LLP, Irvine, California
Partner, 2022-Present
Attorney, 2014-2022
Sanaz Jahangard State Farm Agency, Inc., 2012-2014
Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. (in-house legal), 2010-2012
Juris Doctorate, Chapman University, School of Law, 2011
Clerk to the Honorable Roy L. Paul at the Los Angeles Superior Court
Co-Author of an Amicus Curiae brief to the Supreme Court of United States on behalf of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence
Certified Mediator
Editor for Orange County Lawyer Magazine
Keller Williams Realty, 2005-2007
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, California State University, Northridge, 2003
Speaking Engagements
National Iranian American Council and Iranian American Bar Association, Live Interactive Webinar Panelist, July 8, 2020
- Sustaining Your Small Business Through COVID-19
Orange County Bar Association, Live Interactive Webinar Panelist, May 15, 2020
- Unity in a Time of COVID-19 Part 2: OC Diversity Bars in Action
Iranian American Bar Association OC Chapter, Live Interactive Webinar Co-Presenter, April 10, 2020
- COVID-19 and the Challenges Ahead
Iranian American Bar Association OC Chapter, Irvine, California, April 5, 2018
- Choice of Entity Under the New Tax Law
2018 Agents Helping Agents (AHA) Conference, Hotel Irvine, Irvine, California, March 30, 2018
- Using Life and Disability Insurance for Business Planning
State Farm – TICA, San Diego, California, August 27, 2015
- Avoiding the 6 Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business and Your Future
State Farm MDRT Conference, Omni San Diego, California, July 7, 2015
- Avoiding the 6 Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business and Your Future
Community Involvement
Orange County Bar Association – Member
Los Angeles Bar Association – Member
Co-NetWomen – Founder
Iranian American Bar Association – Board Member, OC Chapter President Emeritus
Orange County Racial Justice Task Force – Member
Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law – Mentor
International Society for Children with Cancer – Member and Volunteer
CSP – Dispute Resolution – Former Volunteer Mediator
