Shirin Afsous

Shirin Afsous

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Shirin Afsous is an attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP where she is an experienced litigator in the field of commercial litigation. As a proactive professional, she is adept at client interaction and excels at crafting strategic case plans. Her areas of experience span across a vast array of sectors including financial services litigation, labor & employment, government contracts, and commercial disputes. Ms. Afsous proficiency extends beyond the borders of her home state, as she skillfully handles cases across the nation in both state and federal courts. Moreover, she is a frequent participant in administrative proceedings, often providing invaluable assistance to clients embroiled in governmental investigations. As a first chair attorney, she has taken the lead in numerous matters, showcasing her leadership and litigation skills. Ms. Afsous's deep experience encompasses a wide range of legal proceedings, from drafting and research to preparing witnesses for trial. She is skilled at conducting depositions and arguing dispositive motions, proving her versatility in different aspects of litigation. She earned her B.A. degree, cum laude from the University of Mary Washington and her J.D. degree, cum laude (Trial and Appellate Concentration, with distinction; comment editor, Suffolk Journal of Trial and Appellate Advocacy, member, Moot Court Honor Board) from Suffolk University School of Law. Ms. Afsous is a member of the President Emeritus, D.C. Chapter of the Iranian-American Bar Association (president, 2022-2024), contributing editor, ABA Litigation News, Northern Virginia Chapter, Virginia Women Attorneys Association, 2018-present, Fairfax Bar Association, 2017-present, board member, D.C. Chapter, Iranian-American Bar Association, 2017-present, membership chair, University of Mary Washington Legal Affinity Group, 2017-present and an attorney volunteer for the Fairfax Bar Association, Color of Justice Program, 2018-present. She is admitted to practice in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western districts of Virginia, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Shirin Afsous's Courses

  • FDCPA Dangers and Top Mistakes in Collections

    Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Collection Law

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    OnDemand
    6 Indiana CLE
  • Collections Research: The Ultimate Guide

    Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Collection Law

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
    Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Pending 6 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
    Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
    New York CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
    Washington CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
    Wisconsin CPE for Accountants Approved 7.2 Total
    CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
    Live Online
    6 Indiana CLE