Krikor Kouyoumdjian

Krikor Kouyoumdjian, a distinguished partner at Haderlein and Kouyoumdjian LLP in Los Angeles, California, is a dedicated advocate renowned for his proficiency in handling a wide array of legal matters, including:

• Employment litigation for plaintiffs
• Labor laws for employees
• Wrongful termination
• Workplace harassment and discrimination
• Wage theft
• Consumer law
• Civil rights
• Personal injury cases

Raised in Los Angeles, Mr. Kouyoumdjian's lifelong dedication to justice and community service was evident early on. He honed his legal acumen at the University of California, Los Angeles – School of Law, where he also contributed his skills as a law clerk in the Federal Public Defender Capital Trial Unit and the County Public Defender offices across Burbank, Compton and Van Nuys. He was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2020 and became licensed to practice in California in 2021.

Mr. Kouyoumdjian's career began with a strong focus on representing individual plaintiffs and large class workers, tackling issues from wage and hour violations to whistleblower claims. His proficiency further deepened through his tenure as a clerk for the Honorable Richard L. Fruin Jr. at the Los Angeles Superior Court, where he dealt with a spectrum of cases, from personal injury to international corporate fraud.

Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Kouyoumdjian is equally passionate about mentorship and community engagement. Since 2012, he has led a thriving debate program at the Center for Early Education, aiming to cultivate a new generation of advocates and leaders. His academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Loyola Marymount University, which he received in 2015.

Mr. Kouyoumdjian is not just an attorney but a pillar in his community. He is celebrated for his client-first approach, which combines personalized attention, meticulous precision and a vigorous commitment to securing justice for his clients. His reputation among peers as a pristine and passionate professional underscores his unwavering dedication to the rights and well-being of his clients during challenging times.