Scott A. Ohnegian

Scott A. Ohnegian is an employment lawyer and partner at Riker Danzig LLP who represents management in federal and state workplace disputes. He handles claims involving discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, retaliation, trade secret misuse, and restrictive covenants. His litigation experience covers state and federal courts, alongside proceedings before labor, civil rights, and workplace safety agencies. As chair of the Labor and Employment Group, he advises businesses facing sensitive personnel conflicts. His commercial litigation work further supports companies confronting complex disputes that threaten operations and valuable business relationships.

Scott earned his A.B. from Amherst College in 1988 and his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law-Newark in 1991. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and before the US District Court for the District of New Jersey. His admissions include the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Through these credentials, he represents employers across several forums. His education and courtroom background provide a strong foundation for handling detailed employment disputes, agency investigations, and related commercial litigation.

Scott helps employers prevent disputes and manage workplace responsibilities before litigation develops through his counseling practice. He prepares and negotiates employment agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks for organizations of different sizes. His advice covers employee discipline, termination decisions, family and medical leave, harassment prevention, diversity initiatives, and other personnel concerns. He trains management teams on workplace requirements and practical risk reduction. High-level executives seek his guidance when reviewing or negotiating employment contracts that shape compensation, duties, restrictions, and future career opportunities.

Scott A. Ohnegian remains active in professional organizations focused on employment law and Armenian legal leadership. He serves on the Armenian Bar Association Board of Governors and holds leadership roles within its regional chapter. His memberships include the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section and management attorney groups. Since 2017, Chambers USA has recognized his labor and employment work nationally. Best Lawyers has listed him since 2007, while New Jersey Super Lawyers has recognized him since 2006.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Riker Danzig LLP
• Secretary, Armenian Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
• Member, Academy of New Jersey Management Attorneys

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Rutgers University School of Law-Newark
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Amherst College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)