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Overview

Gohar focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, white collar defense, government investigations, and business disputes across a broad range of industries.

Gohar is a litigator whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, white collar matters, internal investigations, and government enforcement proceedings. She represents businesses, executives, and individuals in a broad range of disputes and investigations, including contract and business tort claims, real estate and construction litigation, insurance-related disputes, and matters involving allegations of fraud and regulatory misconduct.

Gohar has experience handling all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigations and strategic case assessment through discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. She regularly manages large-scale document reviews, develops litigation strategy, prepares witnesses, and works closely with clients navigating high-stakes disputes and government inquiries. Her experience spans state and federal courts, as well as matters involving parallel civil, criminal, and regulatory considerations.

Known for her thoroughness and practical approach, Gohar helps clients navigate complex legal and factual issues while remaining focused on their business objectives. She believes effective advocacy begins with understanding each client's unique goals, risks, and priorities. By combining meticulous case management with thoughtful legal strategy, she works to deliver efficient, results-oriented representation.

Clients appreciate Gohar’s responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to guide them through challenging circumstances with clarity and confidence. She is committed to building strong client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor throughout every phase of a dispute or investigation.

Services

Education

  • J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
    • cum laude
    • Order of the Coif
  • B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
    • summa cum laude

Admissions

  • California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Languages

  • Russian, conversational
  • Armenian, fluent
Experience
  • Manage all aspects of litigation defending automobile manufacturers, ensuring comprehensive case handling from inception to resolution.
  • Conduct in-depth legal research and prepared detailed memoranda and professional correspondence for clients, providing well-founded analysis to support case strategies.
  • Draft written discovery including interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for production of documents; respond to same.
  • Prepared legal briefs including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and writ petitions for a wide range of practice areas including appellate law, government law, and insurance law.
  • Attended settlement negotiations, depositions, mediations, pre-settlement conferences and motion hearings.
  • Handled over 30 insurance defense cases at one time from preparing offer letters to drafting release contracts, declarations, and other documents in compliance with policy limit demands.
  • Drafted and filed pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda for white-collar criminal defense cases, including fraud, insider trading, and embezzlement.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research on federal and state regulatory frameworks and criminal statutes.
  • Reviewed and analyzed large volumes of documents for discovery and internal investigations.
Outside the Office

Outside the office, Gohar enjoys staying active through hiking, being outdoors, and going to the gym.