Meet The HBK Team

Haig B. Kazandjian, Esq.

Haig founded HBK Lawyers to represent California workers in complex employment law cases. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star annually since 2017, he has recovered millions for clients facing wage theft, wrongful termination, and workplace discrimination.

Cathy Gonzalez, Esq.

Cathy leads the litigation team with extensive experience in PAGA claims, class actions, FEHA cases, and habitability disputes. She handles cases from inception through trial and appeals.

Elen Sahakyan, Esq.

Elen focuses on employment law. Fluent in Armenian and Russian, she brings a strategic approach informed by her background in psychology and philosophy.

Melissa Robinson, Esq.

Melissa handles employment cases, including PAGA lawsuits, class actions, and wrongful termination. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA and gained experience providing legal aid to low-income families.

Jacob Friedman, Esq.

Jacob is the Intake Attorney at HBK Lawyers, and he ensures that every individual who seeks the firm's assistance feels heard, understood, and confident. He is guided by his core values of empathy, kindness, and transparency, which he instills in the intake team. Jacob gained valuable experience managing the intake process at a nonprofit legal clinic in his hometown of Philadelphia and a boutique law firm in Beverly Hills.

Kevin Grigorian, Esq.

Kevin is a dedicated Litigation Attorney who is committed to protecting the rights of employees throughout California. He represents clients in complex employment law matters, such as wage and hour class actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims, and cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Before focusing on employee advocacy, he advised employers on developing compliant workplace policies and procedures, which gives him a unique advantage in anticipating defense strategies.

Michael Ariavand, Esq.

Michael is a Los Angeles trial attorney who is committed to fighting for justice in the workplace. His practice focuses on employment litigation, including PAGA claims and class actions, where he represents employees against wage violations, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Michael is known for his courtroom skill and persuasive advocacy, and he builds his cases with meticulous preparation.

Joseph Rocha, Esq.

Joseph is a labor and employment attorney who is committed to fighting for workers and holding employers accountable. He is the proud grandson of Mexican immigrants and the first in his family to attend college, become a military officer, and go to law school. Joseph is fluent in Spanish and brings cultural understanding, grit, and lived experience to his advocacy. He is guided by the principle to lift as you rise.

Christina Tajerian, Esq.