Meet our team.
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AREG SARKISSIAN
FOUNDER AND MANAGING ATTORNEY, Encino
Mr. Sarkissian is a licensed attorney in the States of California, Nevada, and Hawaii. He is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and published author of The Jerusalem of Transformation: Popular Understandings about and Attitudes toward the Armenian Quarter.
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PRINCEPREET (PRINCE) SINGH
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, North Hollywood
Prince is an Associate Attorney at Sarkissian Law Group. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University, Stanislaus in 2016, and obtained his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 2020.
Prior to joining Sarkissian Law Group, Prince gained valuable experience at both an insurance defense firm and a workers’ compensation firm, where he developed a strong foundation in litigation and client advocacy.
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AKABI DANIELIAN
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, Encino
Akabi is an Associate Attorney at Sarkissian Law Group. Akabi holds a Bachelor’s degree in American Literature & Culture from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of La Verne College of Law, an ABA-accredited institution.
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SIEDRA AKHTAR
OFFICE MANAGER, Encino
Siedra is the Office Manager at Sarkissian Law Group, focusing on civil, unlawful detainer, and real estate cases. Siedra is a J.D. candidate.
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ARMIN CHRIS SAGARIO
LAW CLERK, Honolulu HI
Armin is a Law Clerk at Sarkissian Law Group’s Honolulu office, bringing extensive international legal experience to the firm. He holds law degrees from Germany, Austria, and the United States, and is a licensed attorney in the European Union with over a decade of legal practice across various jurisdictions.
In addition to his legal background, Armin has 20 years of experience in software engineering, allowing him to bridge the fields of law, technology, and business with ease. His areas of interest include real estate transactions, litigation, and the evolving intersection of law and emerging technologies.
Outside the office, Armin enjoys spending quality time with his family, tackling home improvement projects, and staying active through workouts, hiking, surfing, and walking the family dog.
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KIMREY CHANEY
LAW CLERK, Honolulu HI
Kimrey is a graduate of the Winston College of Law at the University of Tennessee, earning a Juris Doctor in 2025. Before law school, Kimrey completed both a Master’s degree in History and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Religion at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Kimrey is married and lives with her spouse and their standard poodle, Tina. Outside of her legal work, she values spending time with her family and maintaining a balanced, grounded life.
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MAXWELL RABINEK
PARALEGAL, North Hollywood
Max is a Paralegal at Sarkissian Law Group. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and earned his Paralegal Certificate from UCLA Extension.
Max has long held a respect for the law and takes pride in contributing to the legal profession. His areas of interest include Real Estate Law, Constitutional Law, and Civil Rights.
Outside of work, Max enjoys spending time with family, playing music with friends, working on his vintage car, and participating in his local model railroad club.
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JOHANA (JOE) STANSFIELD
LEGAL SECRETARY, North Hollywood
Johana is a Legal Secretary at Sarkissian Law Group, bringing over a decade of administrative expertise to the firm. She holds a degree in Computer Office Administration and has more than 10 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, primarily in the field of Workers' Compensation. In addition, she has two years of hands-on experience in medical billing, which further enhances her attention to detail and organisational skills in managing complex legal documentation.
Known for her reliability, efficiency, and dedication to client service, Johana plays an integral role in ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s day-to-day legal processes.
Outside of the office, Johana enjoys spending time at the beach, going on road trips, listening to music, and sharing quality moments with her family.
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BIANCA RATAVOUSSIAN
LEGAL SECRETARY, Encino
Bianca is a legal secretary at Sarkissian Law Group. She is a 2024 graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned a BA in Political Science with a focus on cross-regional politics. Currently taking a gap year to prepare for the LSAT, she plans to apply to law school in the fall of 2025. In her free time, Bianca enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and dog, as well as cheering on her favorite sports teams, the Los Angeles Lakers!
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JIMENA ACEVEDO
STAFF, Encino
Jimena Acevedo is a legal intern at Sarkissian Law group. Originally from the San Fernando Valley, Jimena is entering her third year of her undergraduate degree at the University of California Los Angeles. She is majoring in Political science and is minoring in Chicana/o studies.
Jimena is currently studying for the LSAT and will be applying to law schools within the next year. In her free time, she loves to spend time with friends and family.
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RILEY VILLANUEVA
STAFF, Encino
Riley is a Legal Intern at Sarkissian Law Group. She is originally from Riverside and is a current second-year Public Affairs major at the University of California, Los Angeles.
After she graduates, she plans to pursue law school.
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ELINA TERZYAN
STAFF, North Hollywood
Elina is a Legal Intern at Sarkissian Law Group. She is currently a first-year student at California State University, Northridge, where she is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with an option in Business Law. After she graduates, she plans to attend law school.
Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, she enjoys reading, baking, playing tennis, dancing, and spending time with friends and family.
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CHRISTINE AKOPIAN
STAFF, Encino
Christine is a Legal Intern at Sarkissian Law Group. She is a current high school student while majoring in Political Science at Los Angeles Pierce College. She hopes to get admitted to UCLA, where she can pursue her Bachelor’s degree. Then, attend law school where she has a goal in becoming a successful criminal lawyer.
When Christine is not studying the law, you will see her as a dance instructor while dancing professionally. She enjoys playing the piano, reading, and learning new hobbies to endeavor. Being with friends and family is what motivates her to grow and become a better version of herself every day!
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NATALIE MESCHYAN
LAW SECRETARY Encino
Natalie is a legal secretary at Sarkissian Law Group. She is a fourth-year philosophy student at the University of California, Los Angeles. After graduating, Natalie plans on pursuing law school.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys tutoring young students, reading books, and watching basketball.
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RIZU "LIZ" SAISU
LEGAL SECRETARY, Honolulu HI
Liz is originally from Japan and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, with minors in Political Science and Psychology. She is currently studying for the LSAT and plans to apply to law school. Outside of work, she enjoys exercising, especially Pilates, cooking, and spending time at home.