Clinical Advisory Board

For Complex Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Claims

At Alvandi Law group, our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and representation goes above and beyond what you might expect from a law firm. Not only do we have attorneys with decades of experience and knowledge in various personal injury and workers’ compensation case types, but we also have a Clinical Advisory Board for complex claims and lawsuits.

Comprised of leading professionals in many fields, including neuroscience, psychology, and public health, our Clinical Advisory Board provides strategic insight that enhances our firm’s approach to client advocacy and case management. With the unique knowledge and insight from our Clinical Advisory Board, we can confidently tackle any case for a client in need and set a higher standard of client service.

Meet Our Clinical Advisory Board

The Clinical Advisory Board of Alvandi Law Group includes:

• Nancy Alvandi, PhD: Dr. Nancy Alvandi is a highly respected phamaceutical executive known for her expertise in neurophysiology and neurological sciences. With more than a decade of leadership in pharmaceutical development, Dr. Alvandi has earned a reputation for excellence and advocacy in the field of neurophysiology. 

• She completed postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford University in Neurology and Neurological Sciences, bringing a unique perspective to our firm when it comes to properly evaluating and appreciating the consequences of brain-related injuries suffered by our clients. Her expertise in neurocognitive impacts of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and other head injuries, allows her to provide invaluable guidance on cases with significant neurological complexities. With her on the Clinical Advisory Board, Alvandi Law Group can deliver informed and comprehensive representation for clients dealing with the long-term effects of brain injuries, as well as navigate the medical and legal challenges of our clients’ cases with confidence.

• Shadi Gholizadeh, PhD, MPH, MSc:Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh, a co-author of “Ethical Quandaries for Psychologists in Workers’ Compensation Settings: the GAF Gaffe,” is an expert in clinical psychology and public health with a robust academic and research background. She holds advanced degrees from Stanford University, the London School of Economics, and UC San Diego. Currently, Dr. Gholizadeh serves as a volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor at UCLA. With more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Gholizadeh’s work includes a focus on psychological assessment within personal injury and workers’ compensation contexts. Her background also includes expertise in coping with and adapting to chronic illness, caregiver stress and burnout prevention, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and injury-related sleep and sexual dysfunction. 

• As part of the Alvandi Law Group Clinical
  Advisory Board, Dr. Gholizadeh understands the profound toll legal cases can take on people dealing with serious injuries and disabilities, as well as how those injuries affect their families. Her contributions help our legal team address not only the physical and legal aspects of cases but also the emotional and psychological challenges faced by our clients, allowing us to deliver truly compassionate and well-rounded counsel.

Benefits of a Clinical Advisory Board for Injury Claims

Our Clinical Advisory Board of in-house doctors plays a vital role in assisting personal injury and workers' compensation attorneys in fully grasping the scope and impact of a client's injuries. The detailed evaluations by the Board shed light on the severity of injuries, potential long-term implications, and the required treatments. By bridging the gap between medical knowledge and legal strategy, the Clinical Advisory Board helps our attorneys gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of each injury’s nature and how it affects the client's daily life. This collaboration allows attorneys to present stronger arguments grounded in precise medical insights, enabling them to fight effectively for their clients.

By gaining a detailed understanding of a client's injuries through precise medical assessments, our attorneys are better equipped to fight for fair compensation. When our attorneys know the true extent of an injury, they can present compelling evidence during negotiations or in court. No aspect of a client’s suffering or financial hardship, such as lost wages or future medical costs, will be overlooked.

Functioning Well in a Dysfunctional System: Recommendations for Clinical Psychologists in Workers’ Compensation Settings

Ethical Quandaries for Psychologists in Workers’ Compensation Settings: the GAF Gaffe

Professional and Ethical Challenges in Determinations of Causality of Psychological Disability

Want to know more about our Clinical Advisory Board or do you need our help with an injury or workers’ comp claim in California? Call (800) 300-2121 or submit an online contact form now.