Kris Vartanian represents both employees and employers in a full spectrum of employment law matters throughout California. His practice encompasses advising, counseling, and litigating on issues involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour compliance, and employment contract disputes. He advocates vigorously for employees seeking to enforce their workplace rights, while also providing practical, business-minded solutions for employers.

Before founding KV LAW, P.C., Kris Vartanian practiced at prominent national law firms, where he primarily defended Fortune 500 companies in employment class action, PAGA, and single-plaintiff cases. Drawing on his deep defense-side experience, Kris brings a comprehensive and balanced perspective to every matter he handles. His understanding of how both sides approach employment litigation allows him to anticipate opposing strategies and craft effective, forward-thinking solutions that align with each client’s goals.

Kris Vartanian’s practice spans a wide range of industries, including technology, entertainment, fashion, consumer lending, telecommunications, hospitality, food and beverage, healthcare, and biotechnology. This expansive background allows him to tailor his approach to the unique dynamics of each client and industry.

Kris has consistently been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Southern California Super Lawyers and Los Angeles Magazine, a distinction awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the region. Kris was also selected as a “20 under 40” attorney (2019) by the Armenian Bar Association, honoring outstanding legal professionals across the United States and Canada.

Kris is committed to delivering exceptional service, thoughtful representation, and results-driven advocacy for every client he serves.

  • QSR Magazine, What is “PAGA,” and Why Should Fast Food Owners Care? (August 2024)
  • Revival Health Pharmacy, LLC v. Americas Pharmacy Source, LLC, No. 24-cv-4253, 2024 WL 3221727 (C.D. Cal. June 21, 2024)
  • Eller v. ADP, No. 23-cv-0943, 2023 WL 2829723 (S.D. Cal. June 5, 2023)
  • Shachno v. Marriott International, Inc., No. 22-cv-1215, 2023 WL 316367 (S.D. Cal. Jan. 19, 2023)
  • Loftus v. Signpost, Inc., 464 F. Supp. 3d 524 (S.D.N.Y. June 2, 2020)
  • Foster v. Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., No. 19-cv-10039, 2020 WL 4390374 (May 13, 2020)
  • Nakai v. Charter Communications, Inc., No. 19-cv-8035, 2020 WL 1908949 (Apr. 15, 2020)
  • Astorga v. Time Warner Cable Inc., No. BC643429, 2018 WL 4868110 (Cal. Super. Ct. Sept. 7, 2018)
  • Astorga v. Time Warner Cable Inc., No. BC643429, 2018 WL 4868109 (Cal. Super. Ct. Aug. 23, 2018)
  • Astorga v. Time Warner Cable Inc., No. BC643429, 2018 WL 4080041 (Cal. Super. Ct. June 15, 2018)
  • Astorga v. Time Warner Cable Inc., No. BC643429, 2018 WL 4080042 (Cal. Super. Ct. June 7, 2018)
  • Morgan v. Global Payments Check Services, Inc., No. 2:17–cv–01771, 2018 WL 934579 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 15, 2018)
  • Acunis-Graham v. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., No. 2:16–cv–08639, 2017 WL 3049562 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 17, 2017)
  • Coronado v. National Default Servicing Corp., No. 1:15–cv–01844, 2017 WL 531908 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 8, 2017)
  • Geraldo Rivera et al. v. Cumulus Media, Inc., 2016 WL 2647671, 2016 N.Y. Slip Op. 30870 (U) (Trial Order) (Sup. Ct. May 9, 2016)
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Shaykevich, No. BC516855, 2015 WL 5474568 (Cal. Super. Ct. Aug. 19, 2015)
  • Rose v. JPMorgan Chase, N.A., No. 2:12–cv–225, 2014 WL 546584 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 11, 2014)
  • Annual Review, Equal Protection, 10 GEO. J. GENDER & L. 227 (2009)

  • Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Southern California Super Lawyers and Los Angeles Magazine (2018-2021)
  • Recognized as “20 under 40” attorney by Armenian Bar Association (throughout U.S. and Canada) (2019)