Mary Manukyan

Mary Manukyan

Associate

Associate

Biography

Mary is a litigation attorney who represents individuals, businesses, and public entities in high-stakes disputes in both state and federal courts throughout the U.S. With a focus on commercial contracts, labor and employment matters, product liability, real estate, and government-related litigation, Mary is known for her strategic approach to complex and novel legal issues. She has successfully counseled clients through all stages of litigation, from pre-suit negotiations to trial.

Before joining Miller Barondess, Mary practiced at a renowned international law firm in Los Angeles, where she gained experience handling sophisticated matters for a diverse client base. Mary earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, where she served as a lead article editor of the Harvard Human Rights Journal, was a student attorney with the Criminal Justice Institute, and completed externships with the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender. She also held leadership roles in several student organizations.

Prior to law school, Mary was a graduate fellow with AmeriCorps, reflecting her longstanding commitment to public service. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Critical Gender Studies from the University of California, San Diego, where she graduated with departmental honors.

Notable Representations
  • Representing multiple public entities in putative class-action lawsuits concerning individuals in municipal custody.
  • Representing a major consumer goods company in a breach of contract dispute with a former manufacturer.
  • Representing a global streaming platform in a variety of employment-related matters.
  • Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a former law firm partner in a discrimination lawsuit against his previous employer.
  • Represented a global investment management firm in a commercial dispute arising from the multi-million-dollar acquisition of an agricultural business.
  • Conducted an independent investigation into employment discrimination claims against a major public utility provider.
Honors and Awards
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America – Recognized in Commercial Litigation and Labor and Employment Litigation (2026)
  • 2025 Rising Stars® (Southern California Super Lawyers®)