Carney R. Shegerian

Carney R. Shegerian is a highly accomplished trial attorney with a proven record of success in litigating complex employment law cases in state and federal courts. Throughout his career, Mr. Shegerian has been dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered financial or emotional losses due to workplace injustices, taking on major corporations and securing justice for his clients.

Mr. Shegerian earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California, and his B.B.A. from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. He is licensed to practice in all California courts, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Shegerian’s exceptional legal skills have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2013 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award and consistent recognition as a finalist from 2006 through 2022. He has been named among the Top 75 Labor and Employment Lawyers by the Daily Journal and honored as the 2023 Employment Attorney of the Year by Best Lawyers. Additionally, he has been recognized as a 2023 Southern California Super Lawyer, further solidifying his reputation for excellence.

Notable verdicts secured by Mr. Shegerian include a $155.4 million public policy and retaliation verdict in Rudnicki v. Farmers, a $31.1 million age discrimination verdict in Rael v. Sybron-Axis, and numerous other multi-million-dollar outcomes across age, disability, gender discrimination, and whistleblower retaliation cases. His unparalleled success reflects his unwavering commitment to obtaining substantial settlements and verdicts for those wronged in the workplace.

An active member of numerous legal organizations, Carney R. Shegerian is affiliated with the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, California Employment Lawyers Association, and the National Employment Lawyers Association, among others. His tireless advocacy ensures that employees receive the justice they deserve.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Shegerian & Associates
• Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, California Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Santa Monica Bar Association
• Member, Los Angeles Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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