Miko Sargizian

About Miko Sargizian

I am a labor and employment attorney at Littler Mendelson, the world’s largest and top-ranked employment law firm. While I practice out of California, I work with clients nationwide and collaborate closely with Littler lawyers across the U.S, Canada, Europe, and beyond — giving my clients access to world-class resources and deep industry-specific knowledge.My practice focuses on defending employers in complex and high-exposure matters, including:*Harassment (sexual harassment, hostile work environment, manager-misconduct issues)*Retaliation and whistleblower claims (including Labor Code § 1102.5)*Discrimination under FEHA and Title VII *Wage-and-hour class actions, PAGA, representative actions *Wrongful termination and leave-related claims *Trial practice in state and federal courtsOver the last several years, I’ve been involved in trying multiple cases in both state and federal court — including harassment, retaliation, and discrimination — and regularly manage all phases of litigation: investigations, strategy development, depositions, motions, expert management, pretrial work, and trial execution. I frequently step into cases that require strategic course-correction, strong case evaluation, and rapid trial preparation.Beyond litigation, I help employers proactively manage risk through compliance counseling, workplace investigations, employee relations strategy, policy design, and training. I work with companies across every industry — manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, retail, hospitality, construction, technology, and professional services.I bring a practical, business-focused approach to every matter: protecting the company, mitigating exposure, and guiding leaders through high-stakes decisions with clarity and confidence.If you’d like to connect or discuss how we may partner together, feel free to reach out.

Experience

1. Shareholder

   Littler

   Jan 2026 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Defend employers in complex employment litigation, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, wage/hour, PAGA, and wrongful termination claims.Trial counsel in both state and federal courts; manage all aspects of trial preparation, witness strategy, expert work, motions in limine, Rule 50 motions, and post-trial proceedings.Represent Fortune 500 companies, national employers, and mid-sized businesses across a wide range of industries.Lead and conduct workplace investigations involving sensitive allegations (harassment, retaliation, misconduct, accommodation issues).Advise HR teams, executives, and in-house counsel on compliance with FEHA, FMLA/CFRA, wage/hour standards, leave laws, accommodations, and discipline/termination decisions.Develop defense strategies, evaluate exposure, prepare risk assessments, and manage early resolution, mediation, and settlement strategy.Collaborate with Littler’s international offices and global partners on cross-border labor issues and multinational employer needs.Provide training on harassment prevention, management best practices, investigations, and evolving employment laws across mul

Education

• Woodbridge High School

  High School Diploma

  1998 — 2002

• University of San Francisco School of Law

  Juris Doctorate, Intellectual Property and Technology Law Certificate with Honors

  2009 — 2012

• UCLA

  B.A, Political Science; Womens Studies; Pre-Law; Political Theory

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Competition Law
• Excellent Organization and Multi-Tasking Ability
• Due Diligence
• Depositions
• Licensing
• Westlaw
• Civil Litigation
• Trademark Infringement
• Legal Assistance
• Exceptional Written and Communication Skills
• Drafting Agreements
• Legal Research
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Commercial Litigation
• Trademarks
• Entertainment Law
• Intellectual Property
• Mediation
• Document Review
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Copyright Law
• Employment Law
• Contract Law
• Bilingual: Armenian and Farsi
• Lexis-Nexis Professional Research Certification
• Corporate Law
• Securities Regulation
• Securities