Krikor Kouyoumdjian

Krikor Kouyoumdjian is a top-rated employment litigation attorney in Los Angeles, California, and a partner at Haderlein and Kouyoumdjian LLP. He represents plaintiffs in employment and labor matters, providing clear legal guidance and strong advocacy in complex cases involving workplace rights and related legal issues.

Krikor earned his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law, where he received Moot Court Honors. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Loyola Marymount University, where he earned Dean’s Honors and served as captain of the debate team, strengthening his academic and advocacy foundation.

While attending law school, Krikor worked as a law clerk in the Federal Public Defender Capital Trial Unit and with the County Public Defender offices in Burbank, Compton, and Van Nuys. These roles helped him build strong litigation skills and a deep understanding of criminal and civil legal processes.

Krikor focuses his practice on employment litigation, including wrongful termination, retaliation, workplace harassment, discrimination, and wage theft. He also handles consumer protection and personal injury matters. His work reflects a strong commitment to protecting employee rights and addressing unfair workplace treatment.

After graduating, Krikor represented individual plaintiffs and large classes of workers in cases involving wage-and-hour violations, employment rights, civil rights, and whistleblower claims. He later served as a clerk for the Honorable Richard L. Fruin at the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Krikor gained additional experience as an associate attorney at Bononi Law Group and Melmed Law Group. Through these roles, he developed practical insight into employment and civil litigation, strengthening his ability to handle complex cases and provide effective legal solutions for his clients.

Krikor Kouyoumdjian continues to serve clients with a focused and practical approach to employment litigation. He is committed to advocating for fair outcomes and protecting individual rights, using his legal knowledge and experience to guide clients through challenging legal matters with clarity and confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Haderlein and Kouyoumdjian LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California, Los Angeles – School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola Marymount University
  BA in Philosophy

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