Valeri Grigoryan
Los Angeles
Summary
Persuasive Advocate known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in legal research, client advocacy, and case management, ensuring thorough preparation and strong representation in various legal settings. Excel at communication, negotiation, and critical thinking, leveraging these soft skills to successfully navigate complex legal landscapes and advocate effectively for clients' interests.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney
Self-employed
Yerevan
08.2021 - Current
- Advised clients on the best course of action to take in a legal matter.
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication, and internal needs.
- Negotiated settlements between parties in dispute.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, briefs, motions, and settlement agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Advised clients on their legal rights, obligations and liabilities under applicable laws.
- Monitored developments in relevant employment law to ensure compliance with current regulations.
- Provided advice to managers on employment law matters such as termination of employment or discrimination complaints.
- Assisted in drafting and negotiating commercial leases, real estate agreements, and facilitating property transactions with attention to legal and financial details.
- Negotiated terms of complex commercial transactions between parties.
- Advised managers on matters relating to employment law compliance such as minimum wage legislation or anti-discrimination regulations.
- Advised senior management on best practices related to employment law compliance.
Associate
K&P Law Firm
Yerevan
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Analyzed complex legal issues and provided advice to clients.
- Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
- Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
- Negotiated terms of complex commercial transactions between parties.
- Participated in due diligence reviews for proposed mergers, acquisitions or divestitures.
- Advised clients in the formation of business entities such as corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.
Legal Counsel
Office of Financial System Mediator
Yerevan
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Drafted settlement documents based on mutually agreed upon terms.
- Encouraged constructive dialogue among conflicting sides during negotiations.
- Explored potential options for resolving disputes amicably.
- Assisted with developing mutual understanding and agreement between conflicting parties.
- Delivered conclusions on mediation cases.
Legal Counsel
Mellat Bank Armenia
Yerevan
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Gained deep expertise in banking law, assisting with regulatory and compliance matters
- Worked on resolving legal issues and drafting legal documents for the bank’s operations
Junior Legal Associate
AM Law Firm
Yerevan
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Focused on business and financial law, working on various legal matters for corporate clients
- Assisted in research, drafting legal documents, and providing advisory services to clients
- Provided guidance on legal matters related to employment law or corporate governance.
- Interpreted company policies to ensure compliance with legal regulations regarding taxation, employment law.
Education
M.D. - Business Law
University of California, Berkeley Law School
05-2019
Program in American Law -
School of American Law, IIT Chicago Kent College of Law
05-2017
Bachelor of Law -
Yerevan State University
Yerevan, Armenia01.2016
Skills
- Business Law
- Employment Law
- Communication skills
- Legal research
- Financial Law
- Banking Law
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Research
Certification
Licensed Attorney, Member of the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia since 29.07.2021.
Passed California Bar Exam July 2024
Languages
- English
- Russian
- Armenian
Timeline
Attorney
Self-employed
08.2021 - Current
Associate
K&P Law Firm
08.2019 - 07.2021
Legal Counsel
Office of Financial System Mediator
10.2017 - 07.2018
Legal Counsel
Mellat Bank Armenia
06.2016 - 07.2017
Junior Legal Associate
AM Law Firm
01.2015 - 01.2016
M.D. - Business Law
University of California, Berkeley Law School
Program in American Law -
School of American Law, IIT Chicago Kent College of Law
Bachelor of Law -
Yerevan State University
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