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
Kathleen Alt Talks Remote Work and the Challenges Companies Might Already Be Experiencing
In an article published in the Daily Camera today, Monday, April 25, partner Kathleen Alt offers some updates on the complexities of remote work, particularly, out-of-state remote workers. Check out the article here*. Writer: Paula Aven Gladych Contributors: Kathleen...
Client Alert: Colorado – New Criminal Penalties for Employer’s Use of Illegal Non-Compete Agreements
Buried within recent legislation passed by the Colorado General Assembly lies a provision that will likely materially alter the relationship between employers and their employees. Colorado has long disfavored the restrictive covenants utilized by employers to curtail...
OSHA COVID Emergency Temporary Standard for Employers
In early September, the White House directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop and issue an emergency temporary standard (ETS) mandating that employers with 100 or more employees require employees to be fully vaccinated or submit to...
In the News
Firm Director of Marketing Honored in the 2022 Boulder Valley 40 Under Forty
BizWest announced the 2022 Boulder Valley 40 Under Forty on May 4, 2022. Honored among the "40", is firm director of marketing, Ashley Cawthorn. She recounts her initial days with the firm and why being a part of Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti was the perfect fit. "I...
Rudy Verner Moderates A Panel On Climate-Action at BizWest’s Net Zero Cities
Partner Rudy Verner joined four panelists in kicking off BizWest's Net Zero Cities event held at The Ranch Event Complex in Loveland, CO this morning, May 4, 2022. The session titled 'Climate-Action Bootcamp' was geared toward the private sector and went beyond the...
BHGR and Boulder Ballet
For nearly five years, Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti has supported Boulder Ballet. We were honored to continue this tradition and support for the arts this year and look forward to the years to come. Images by Amanda Tipton Photography | FB- Amanda Tipton-Photographer...
Firm Happenings
Kathleen Alt Talks Remote Work and the Challenges Companies Might Already Be Experiencing
In an article published in the Daily Camera today, Monday, April 25, partner Kathleen Alt offers some updates on the complexities of remote work, particularly, out-of-state remote workers. Check out the article here*. Writer: Paula Aven Gladych Contributors: Kathleen...
Client Alert: Colorado – New Criminal Penalties for Employer’s Use of Illegal Non-Compete Agreements
Buried within recent legislation passed by the Colorado General Assembly lies a provision that will likely materially alter the relationship between employers and their employees. Colorado has long disfavored the restrictive covenants utilized by employers to curtail...
OSHA COVID Emergency Temporary Standard for Employers
In early September, the White House directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop and issue an emergency temporary standard (ETS) mandating that employers with 100 or more employees require employees to be fully vaccinated or submit to...