Shahane A. Martirosyan

SHAHANE A. MARTIROSYAN

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Professional Overview

  • Specializes in representing individual employees in negotiation and litigation across various employment matters, including:
    • Whistleblower retaliation
    • Sexual harassment
    • Discrimination and retaliation
    • Wrongful termination
    • Family leave disputes
    • Wage claims
  • Advocates for low-wage employees in class action matters.
  • Adopts a client-centered approach, tailoring strategies to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.

Notable Achievements

Trial Successes:

  • Secured three seven-figure trial verdicts, including:
    • 2018: Delivered the closing argument for the 5th largest employment verdict in California in a whistleblower action against Federal Express Corporation.
    • 2016: Served as second chair in a disability discrimination trial against Albertson’s, achieving a favorable verdict.
    • 2016: Co-led a rare class action trial, winning verdicts on all counts against the largest plastics manufacturing company in North America.

Previous Experience

Prior to joining Stephan Filip PC, gained extensive experience at plaintiff-side employment and civil rights law firms in California.

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA):
    • Bachelor’s Degree
  • University of Cincinnati College of Law:
    • Juris Doctor (JD)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association:
    • Co-chair of the Annual Tech Symposium for the Labor and Employment Section
  • Armenian Bar Association:
    • Member of the Pro-Bono Clinic
  • Armenian Women’s Bar Association
    • Board Member

Teaching & Lecturing

Regularly lectures at local colleges, including:

  • UCLA
  • Pepperdine University

Licensure

  • Admitted to practice law in:
    • State of California
    • U.S. District Courts for Central and Northern District of California

Tell Us About Your Case

Once we receive your form, we’ll contact you to schedule your free case consultation. During this initial meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your case in detail.
  • For Personal Injury Cases, tell us about your physical injuries, any financial losses, and the emotional challenges you’ve faced due to the accident.
  • For Employment Cases, share details about workplace issues such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages, or other employment-related concerns.

Our legal team will explain your options and guide you on the next steps. If we choose to work together, you’ll experience personalized legal representation from attorneys who truly care about your well-being and your case’s success.

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