Karine Karadjian

Karine Karadjian is an attorney and mediator whose practice centers on guiding individuals through complex legal challenges with clarity and balance. Her work spans consumer bankruptcy, employment law, personal injury, and mediation. She is known for a structured approach that emphasizes practical solutions while protecting client rights at every stage.

Karine began her academic path at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning a B.A. in History and International Development Studies in 2008. She later completed her J.D. at Pepperdine University School of Law in 2011. In the same period, she earned an M.D.R. from Pepperdine’s Straus Institute, expanding her dispute resolution training.

Karine developed a strong foundation in bankruptcy law during law school through hands-on court experience. She served as an extern for the Honorable Kathleen Thompson and the Honorable Geraldine Mund at the Central District of California Bankruptcy Court. This exposure shaped her understanding of debtor protections and court procedure.

Karine further refined her bankruptcy skills while assisting individuals through the Debtor Assistance Project and later managing a Chapter 13 department. Her work includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, along with non-bankruptcy options such as debt settlement. She focuses on helping clients regain financial stability through informed legal choices.

Karine also brings extensive experience in plaintiff’s employment law. She has represented employees in matters involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and labor law violations. Her early work drafting pre-litigation complaints built a strong foundation for advocating employee rights through careful analysis and clear strategy.

Karine Karadjian applies her mediation background to employment, personal injury, and business disputes. Her Master of Dispute Resolution training supports an objective, resolution-focused approach. By combining legal knowledge with mediation skills, she works to resolve conflicts efficiently while reducing the emotional and financial strain of prolonged disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Office of Karine Karadjian
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Pepperdine University Straus Institute
  Master of Dispute Resolution (M.D.R.)
• Pepperdine University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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