Zaven Sinanian

Zaven Sinanian

Zaven Sinanian

Website http://www.linkedin.com/in/judge-zaven-v-sinanian-ret-4aa179286

Biography

Judge Zaven V. Sinanian (Ret.) brings over 30 years of legal experience to Signature Resolution. His background as a superior court judge assigned to the mandatory settlement conference program and independent calendar civil courtroom has made him a balanced and insightful facilitator and decision-maker.

Judge Sinanian served as the managing judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court Mandatory Settlement Conference Program. In this role, he oversaw a diverse range of civil cases, managing intake forms from lawyers, assigning cases, facilitating last-minute cases, and promoting the program's benefits to the legal community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a vital role in implementing remote capabilities, enhancing access and convenience for litigants. Judge Sinanian's dedication to fostering relationships between attorneys and judges led to successful transitions from in-person mediations to remote mediations.

Before his appointment to the superior court, he served 13 years as a deputy attorney general within the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice. He also took a sabbatical to help establish Armenia's Foreign Ministry and served as the minister's counselor, attending diplomatic conferences and providing expertise in international treaties and constitutional rights.

Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 2002-2023
Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice,
State of California, 1989-2002


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