News Briefs: Lesbian Iranian joins SF Arts Commission
The San Francisco Arts Commission has welcomed a lesbian Iranian woman to the panel after Mayor London Breed swore her in earlier this month.Mahsa Hakimi, who also identifies as queer, is an attorney who founded Hakimi Law in 2003 in San Francisco.
She specializes in intellectual property issues and protecting the creative talent and business interests of artists and entrepreneurs, a news release from the mayor's office stated.
She also served as the senior in-house counsel for the Amidi Group of companies, in charge of all legal aspects of business, corporate, employment, and general operation of entities.From 2002-2013 Hakimi was an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law.
She is currently on the advisory board of the UCSF Alliance Health Project, stated the release.Breed swore in Hakimi March 7 during a small ceremony in the International Room at City Hall, the release stated.Hakimi was mentored by Brooke Oliver, a lesbian and attorney who formerly served as counsel to San Francisco Pride and has represented groups like Dykes on Bikes.
