NICOLE GILANIANS
Encino
Summary
Dynamic Associate Attorney at Shegerian & Associates with a proven track record in plaintiff-side employment litigation. Expert in mediation and legal writing, achieving high six figure settlements. Renowned for strategic client counseling and effective discovery management, consistently exceeding settlement expectations while mentoring junior attorneys in litigation strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Shegerian & Associates
Los Angeles
06.2023 - Current
- Lead counsel on 25+ active plaintiff-side employment litigation matters, including FEHA, CFRA, whistleblower, and Labor Code claims.
- I have taken over 100 depositions, defended over 40, and independently conducted 50+ mediations, achieving consistent, high six-figure settlements, including settlements of $900,000.
- Drafted and argued dispositive motions (e.g., MSJs, motions to compel arbitration, motions to transfer venue), and drafted over 100 substantive filings, including discovery, dispositive, and trial motions.
- Maintain full client contact, and provide strategic counseling throughout the litigation process, from intake through resolution.
- Routinely exceed settlement expectations, leveraging high-impact discovery, legal writing, and negotiation strategies.
- Developed strong rapport and professional relationships with well-regarded mediators, enhancing the efficacy of alternative dispute resolution.
- Manage all aspects of expert discovery, including expert witness contact, depositions, and disclosures.
- Drafted and Argued trial motions and pre trial documents including motions in limine, trial briefs, and more.
- Mentor junior attorneys in litigation strategy, deposition, and mediation, and deliver firm-wide training on increasing case value.
- Independently manage cases from intake through expert discovery and trial prep without supervisory oversight, including all aspects of case management, legal research, and court appearances.
Litigation Attorney
Daniels, Fine, Israel, Schonbuch & Lebovits, LLP
Los Angeles
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Handled a caseload of 35+ matters involving insurance defense and subrogation from intake to resolution.
- Conducted 10+ plaintiff depositions and defended 5+ defense depositions in early litigation.
- Drafted and opposed discovery motions, and engaged in strategic meet and confer processes.
- Regularly appeared in court to argue motions and attend status conferences.
- Negotiated favorable settlements in multi-party and subrogation cases.
Law Clerk
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP
Los Angeles
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Drafted demands leading to 50+ settlements, including multiple multi-million-dollar outcomes in mass tort cases.
- Liaised with clients and managed communications for senior attorneys.
- Led a five-member law clerk team on class action projects and trial prep.
- Researched case law and evaluated outcomes for complex plaintiff-side litigation.
Education
Juris Doctor -
LMU Loyola Law School
Los Angeles, CA05.2022
B.A. -
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA06.2019
Skills
- Litigation strategy
- Legal research
- Mediation techniques
- Client counseling
- Discovery management
- Trial preparation
- Deposition skills
- Civil litigation
- Employment law
- Legal writing
- Oral advocacy
- Discovery
- Drafting Dispositive Motions
- FEHA and CFRA knowledge
- Pre-Litigation Negotiation
- Settlement Contract Drafting
Distinctions
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2025
Languages
Fluent in Armenian
Hobbies and Interests
Quantum Mechanics, Music, Comedy, Fashion Design, Family Time
Accomplishments
- Deans List UCLA 2022
Languages
Armenian
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Quantum Mechanics, Music, Comedy, Fashion Design, Family Time
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Shegerian & Associates
06.2023 - Current
Litigation Attorney
Daniels, Fine, Israel, Schonbuch & Lebovits, LLP
11.2022 - 06.2023
Law Clerk
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP
05.2020 - 05.2022
Juris Doctor -
LMU Loyola Law School
B.A. -
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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