I hired Shegerian & Associates in June of 2014 regarding employment rights violations that occurred with my employer (Fortune 100 Company) that caused me severe emotional distress.I hired this firm specifically due to their outstanding case history (95% success rate) and the fact that 2 of their previous clients have been awarded two of Los Angeles County’s largest employment verdicts in the history of LA employment law.
This is who I wanted by my side to fight back against a very well known corporation for their illegal actions which included discrimination based on my medical condition and ADA violations. As of today, I can say that my case has been resolved. I worked with Cortney Shegerian specifically on my case and she was always very kind and always professional. I believe that she fought for me to the best of her abilities and I received the best possible outcome for my case.
Considering that my case was resolved in less than a year, I am very happy that I chose to hire Shegerian & Associates. I would absolutely refer ANYONE with employment rights issues to their office!
LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cortney Shegerian of the Los Angeles-based employment discrimination firm Shegerian & Associates has released a statement regarding The New York Times report on Rudi Bakhtiar, a former news correspondent for Fox News who alleges she was a victim of sexual harassment during her time at the network. Bakhtiar claims her contract was terminated by Fox News chairman Roger Ailes for refusing the advances of another senior co-worker.
"Rudi Bakhtiar is an accomplished news correspondent who has lost out on countless opportunities because of her brave decision to fight back against sexual harassment," Shegerian says. "These allegations bear a striking resemblance to those made by Gretchen Carlson, and if true, prove that sexual harassment is pervasive within the Fox News organization."
"If these allegations are true, Mr. Ailes clearly created a culture where sexual harassment went unpunished, and in fact, was supported through the promotion and termination of employees," Cortney Shegerian went on to say. "When those who are in positions of power do not see sexual harassment as a serious issue, it is easy for employees throughout the rest of the organization to follow suit."
"The number of women who have anonymously come forward to corroborate Bakhtiar's story is alarming to say the least," Shegerian says. "This serves as a sad reminder of how many workers are being unfairly treated in the workplace, but are too afraid to come forward because of fear of retribution."
Located in Santa Monica, Shegerian & Associates is a law firm specializing in protecting the rights of employees who have been wronged by their employers. Richly experienced in labor and employment law and possessing an unparalleled success record as litigators, Shegerian & Associates is passionately dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. For more information about the firm, visit www.ShegerianLaw.com.
Cortney Shegerian is an associate attorney with Shegerian and Associates. Her work includes all aspects of case management, with a particular emphasis on mediation, trial preparation and law and motion. Cortney Shegerian has drafted and argued in court numerous substantive motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment, Demurrers, Post-Trial Motions and Motions to Compel.
Cortney Shegerian places special emphasis on actively listening to clients and giving them an understanding of the legal process. Her goal is to enable all the firm’s clients to have the understanding and tools they need to assist the firm in vindicating their rights.
Cortney Shegerian is an attorney at Shegerian & associates in Los Angeles County California. She has expertise in all aspects of legal management, with a particular prominence on law and motion, trial preparation and mediation. She has an aggressive approach to fighting for the rights of her clients, who contain victims of workplace harassment, sexual harassment, Physical disabilities, and personal injuries both inside and outside the workplace. Cortney Shegerian also takes care of company’s marketing efforts and contribute her distinctive and innovative techniques to maintain Shegerian & Associates one of the most well-known employment and injury law firm of California.
How have you started this business? What was the inspiration behind to start this business?
Shegerian & Associates was founded in 2000 by my uncle Carney Shegerian. He has put his effort to give a strong foundation to the firm and grow the firm from one employee to 20. I have joined the firm in 2013 helping firm marketing department to find opportunities for its growth. Later after graduating law school in 2013 became an associate attorney with the firm.
How do you gain money?
The basic concept behind making money is a traditional compensation model where we typically retain a percentage of cases settled or won in trials.
In How much time frame you make a profit?
The law firm is in a profitable place and successful since it has been founded by Carney Shegerian. Exponential growth has been marked over the years with the increase in employee strength.
Was there ever a time when you have started your career you doubted it would work?
I have lost my first ever trials in 2014, that was a jury trial. That client was wronged by their employer and we felt devastating that we did not win the case for our client. It was a setback for me but I handled it by discovering more, acquiring more valuable experience and acquiring a deeper understanding that law can be more of an art than a science.
What is your best marketing strategy that you are using that works really well to generate new business?
I strongly admit referrals are always on top but paying referral fees to other attorneys and law offices can get expensive. Other strategies which are working well is blogging, SEO, paid ads all are online traditional things, however, doing things right, with the right budget and the right people.
What do you think the reason for your success is?
I would say, I have a great education and great teachers around me. Despite my knowledge and amount of experience, a strong drive to get justice for my clients what really help the law firm be successful.
Share your most satisfying moment in business?
I feel satisfied when I see the true happiness on the client’s face after winning a trial or a settlement after years of emotional trauma from being wrong in the workplace.
Lawyers are a critical part of today’s society. They fight for our
rights and get the right solution for our legal problems. Cortney Shegerian is
an associate attorney at Shegerian & Associates in Los Angeles with a legal
expertise is in discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation and
wrongful termination.She has devoted her
time to protecting the rights of employees who have been wronged by an
employer. Shegerian’s work consists of all aspects of case management, with an
emphasis on mediation, trial preparation, and jury litigation. She has strong
experience in drafting and arguing in court numerous substantive motions,
including Motions for Summary Judgment, Demurrers Post-trial Motions, and
Motions to Compel.
More than 100 cases
have been mediated by her and she has tried numerous cases on behalf of her
clients in the Federal Court. She always feels from her client’ perspective and
works closely to get the minute information that can make or break a case. She
makes her clients understand the legal process and listens actively to them.
Her clients are greatly satisfied with the work approach she follows.
Cortney earned her B.A from California State University. Fresno. She earned her
law degree from Whittier Law School. Over the years, she has won prestigious
awards like “Client’s Choice Award for 2015” and is a member of the Consumer
Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Cortney Shegerian has
professionally spoken at a variety of speaking engagements, which include
presenting on changes to the California equal pay act at the Consumer Attorneys
of California Travel Seminar. She was the featured speaker on behalf of the LA
County Bar Association at the California Leave Laws Seminar at Loyola Law
School.
Consider Cortney Shegerian for your case if you
are facing any issues regarding employment rights. She will fight to the best
of her abilities to protect your rights.
