In addition to a law degree, Barazandeh has an M.B.A. in Business Finance from the University of Houston. His extensive experience in real estate investment, corporate finance and business consulting has given him a unique perspective on both small and large financial investment transactions. As a business consultant with Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Barazandeh helped to maximize the cost effectiveness and profitability of more than 30 large scale organizations, including the Harris County Tax Assessor Collector, the City of Houston Municipal Court System and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.