For Janani, family law presents the opportunity to help solve complex human problems. She enjoys helping people navigate one of the most significant transitions of their lives, in a practice area where justice, financial goals, and practical realities often pull in different directions. She believes the best outcomes rarely come from rigid formulas, but from strategic judgment, thoughtful preparation, and a clear understanding of what matters most to each client.
That perspective began long before she became a lawyer. As an undergraduate studying Political Theory at the University of California, San Diego, Janani became fascinated with how institutions, relationships, and public policy shape individual lives. She spent her junior year studying at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, where she completed a minor in South Asian Studies while traveling extensively throughout Europe and Asia. Those experiences fostered an appreciation for different cultures and perspectives that continues to shape her practice today.
Janani earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from USC Gould School of Law (Fight On!) in 2009. She knew early on that she wanted to practice family law. During law school she clerked for the Honorable Amy Pellman and the Honorable Harvey Silberman in the Los Angeles Superior Court Family Law Division, externed at a respected family law firm (Trope & Trope), and interned with the Alliance for Children’s Rights, Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law, and Western Center on Law & Poverty. She then spent nearly a decade practicing family law in Los Angeles, ultimately becoming a partner at her prior firm. Those early years shaped the foundation of her practice: rigorous preparation, practical judgment, and thoughtful advocacy in complex family law matters.
Since joining Minyard Morris in 2016, Janani has devoted her practice exclusively to family law, representing clients in high-conflict custody matters, complex property disputes, support litigation, and cases involving substantial business interests and executive compensation. She has been a partner with the firm since 2023.
Outside the courtroom, Janani is equally committed to her family and her community. She and her husband are raising two young children, one of whom has significant medical needs. That experience has given Janani a profound appreciation for resilience, empathy, and the importance of practical problem-solving during life’s most difficult moments. She brings that perspective to every client she represents, and to her many leadership roles in the community.
Janani’s practice focuses on complex family law matters involving:
She regularly works with forensic accountants, business valuation experts, vocational evaluators, and tax professionals to develop persuasive financial analyses for trial and settlement.
Janani has extensive courtroom experience in Orange County and regularly handles evidentiary hearings, trials, and complex discovery disputes. She believes thorough preparation is one of the greatest advantages a trial lawyer can bring to a client.
Janani believes she has the responsibility to serve not just her clients but also the broader community.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association, and is the inaugural President of the South Asian Bar Association of Orange County.
Janani is passionate about mentoring younger attorneys, increasing diversity within the legal profession, and expanding opportunities for South Asian lawyers throughout Orange County.
Her professional associations include:
Janani regularly lectures and presents to attorneys, law students, business owners, and community organizations on a variety of family law topics.
Her presentations have included:
Janani is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
She is also a three-time graduate of the Kolodny Family Law Trial Institute, having completed:
She is committed to continuous professional development and regularly attends advanced family law education throughout California and nationally.
Janani’s published articles include:
