Pedram Sameni
Founder
Pedram is the founder of Patexia and Lateral Compass, focused on bringing data and evidence to the business of law.
About
The data- and AI-driven talent practice of Patexia
Lateral Compass connects firms and candidates through a single, AI-powered interface. Describe an opening or a background in plain language, and our engine — built on Patexia's deep data intelligence — surfaces the right match in both directions.
Intellectual property is our specialty, but not our limit. Our experts place talent across every practice area and at every level — attorneys, patent agents, technical specialists, paralegals, and support staff — nationwide.
What sets us apart is evidence. We rank talent against litigation records, PTAB outcomes, attorney performance, and market signals that others can't see, so every placement rests on data, not just a resume.
This isn't a database we bought. Lateral Compass is built on years of engineering at Patexia and an immense body of legal data — processed, structured, and refined over many years — that no one else can match.
Our team
Charlene Grant
Senior Legal Recruiter
Charlene leads searches as a senior legal recruiter, pairing deep market knowledge with Patexia's data to place exceptional talent across practice areas.
Gabriel Gutiérrez
Legal Recruiter
Gabriel specializes in placing IP litigation attorneys at AmLaw and boutique firms nationwide. One of his main strengths is his understanding of the IP landscape, which allows him to present candidates with opportunities that are well aligned with their goals.
Hassan Trujillo
Legal Recruiter
Hassan helps candidates find their best-fit roles and helps firms build teams, drawing on Patexia's data and AI to match on evidence, not guesswork.
Lei Peremne
Legal Recruiter
With over six years of experience in intellectual property sales and legal recruiting, Lei brings extensive knowledge of the IP landscape and the law firms operating within it. Her deep understanding of the industry, strong professional relationships, and ability to identify the right opportunities help connect talented legal professionals with firms seeking to strengthen their practices.
Lucia Sandoval
Legal Recruiter
Lucia is a legal recruiter at Lateral Compass, focused on connecting talented legal professionals with law firms that align with their experience and career goals. She brings a relationship-driven approach to helping candidates explore new opportunities.