Associate
Azar
Khazian
Legal Assistant
Azar M. Khazian works out of Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti’s California office, and focuses her practice on construction litigation and employment law. Ms. Khazian also has experience in the areas of business and real estate litigation, as well as personal injury litigation. She has represented plaintiffs and defendants in various stages of civil litigation, from inception to final resolution. Her clients have included small and large entities, and individuals; and she has represented them in a variety of arenas, including state and federal courts, as well as before administrative bodies.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Khazian served as Of Counsel for a litigation firm in San Diego County, California. She spent her early years practicing as an associate at a civil litigation firm in San Diego. Before graduating from law school, Ms. Khazian also interned with the Department of the Public Defender for San Diego County.
Ms. Khazian is a member of the State Bar of California, licensed to practice in California. She obtained her Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law. She also has a Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology and has co-authored two peer-reviewed articles published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, and Social Influence. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, running, swimming, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Experience
Construction Law
Ms. Khazian’s construction law experience includes representing owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in various construction disputes involving defects, delay and disruption, and breach of contract. Ms. Khazian has represented plaintiffs and defendants in court as well as in various alternative dispute resolution forums, including mediation and arbitration.
Employment Law
Ms. Khazian’s employment law practice includes defending companies against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, and contract-based employment issues. Ms. Khazian also provides general counsel to employers on compliance with state and federal laws.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
JURIS DOCTOR
UCLA School of Law
MASTER OF ARTS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
California
2010
U.S District Court, Southern District of California
2011
U.S District Court, Central District of California
2016
Professional Associations
California Bar Association

Azar’s Blog

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Sponsors the 2024 Construction SuperConference
Our team is en route to Hollywood, Florida, to attend the 2024 Construction SuperConference. This is the firm's third year sponsoring this national construction event, and we are thrilled to see our colleagues and friends over the next few days. Attending this year's...

Understanding the EEOC’s Proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” and How Your Business Should Respond
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking public comment on its proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” through November 1, 2023. The proposed guidance provides a legal analysis of standards for harassment and...
What is Civil Litigation? An Overview of the Civil Litigation Process
This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice. Individuals or entities considering legal action should consult with an attorney to understand the unique aspects of their case and the court systems in which their cases may be filed or pending....
In the News
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Sponsors the 2024 Construction SuperConference
Our team is en route to Hollywood, Florida, to attend the 2024 Construction SuperConference. This is the firm's third year sponsoring this national construction event, and we are thrilled to see our colleagues and friends over the next few days. Attending this year's...
Recognizing Our Native Lands
All over the United States, we occupy lands that are recognized by treaty as the territories of Indigenous Nations. For Native American Heritage Month, BHGR wanted to recognize the territories of Indigenous Nations that our offices occupy.Boulder/Denver Office Many of...
LGBTQ+ Through History
LGBTQ+ History Month is a month-long celebration of the history of the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community as well as the importance of civil rights movements in progressing gay rights. In 1995, a resolution passed by the General Assembly...
Firm Happenings
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Sponsors the 2024 Construction SuperConference
Our team is en route to Hollywood, Florida, to attend the 2024 Construction SuperConference. This is the firm's third year sponsoring this national construction event, and we are thrilled to see our colleagues and friends over the next few days. Attending this year's...
Understanding the EEOC’s Proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” and How Your Business Should Respond
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking public comment on its proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” through November 1, 2023. The proposed guidance provides a legal analysis of standards for harassment and...
What is Civil Litigation? An Overview of the Civil Litigation Process
This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice. Individuals or entities considering legal action should consult with an attorney to understand the unique aspects of their case and the court systems in which their cases may be filed or pending....