Parmida Enkeshafi is a member of Pryor Cashman’s Litigation Group.

Parmida is a seasoned litigator with a focus in intellectual property and contractual disputes. She represents a diverse clientele, including individuals, companies, and prominent figures in the music, video games, and entertainment industries, as well as content creators. Her experience spans trademark, trade dress, dilution, and copyright issues, particularly within the realms of music, entertainment, gaming, and consumer goods.

In addition to her IP practice, Parmida has substantial experience in complex commercial litigation, such as real estate disputes involving trusts and estates. Her deep knowledge and passion for gaming, films, and entertainment enable her to bring a unique perspective and added value to her clients and their cases. Parmida also has a keen interest in the philosophical foundations of intellectual property law, which informs her nuanced approach to legal challenges.

Previously, she was a Litigation Associate at another major New York law firm, where she represented clients in a wide range of complex insurance disputes.

Education

  • Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2022)
    • Staff Editor, Duke Journal of Constitutional Law and Public Policy; Twiggs-Beskind Cup Winner and Board Member, Mock Trial
  • University of Maryland (B.A., honors, 2018)

Community

  • National Moot Court Competition Committee, New York City Bar Association

Admissions

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York

Professional Affiliations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • New York City Bar Association
  • Iranian American Bar Association – NY Chapter

Languages

  • Farsi
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Turkish

Internships

  • Legal Intern, Wrongful Convictions Clinic, Duke Law Clinics, Durham, NC (2021-2022)
  • Judicial Intern, the Hon. Todd M. Hughes, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, Washington, DC (2020)