Edgar Akopian
Glendale,CA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
An Elite Member
International Police Association
01.2023 - Current
- Developing and strengthening bonds of friendship between members of the police service.
- Promoting international cooperation in social, cultural and professional fields.
- Participating in international and national conferences regarding legal sphere and human rights.
- Encouraging peaceful co-existence between peoples and preservation of world peace.
- Improving the public image of the police service and enhancing recognition of IPA by international bodies.
- Organizing exchange visits, holidays and publications between its national sections and providing an information service on relevant topics.
Legal Assistant and Adviser
JSC “Concern Lusine”
07.2012 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: A concern uniting a construction company, the Ararat Park Hyatt hotel complex (management company by Hyatt International Corporation of the USA)
- Providing legal advice on construction and real estate matters, including customers such as architects, contractors, developers, etc.
- Preparing and checking various documents - subcontracting agreements, contracts, lease agreements, permits, etc.
- Negotiating by representing the client's interests in negotiations with other parties to the construction.
- Helping to resolve disputes, representing the client's interests in court.
- Analyzing the risks and potential problems associated with the construction project.
- Representing the interests of the client in government agencies and institutions in the process of obtaining permits.
- Preparing documents for joining a self-regulatory organization (SRO), helping to obtain permits for the necessary work and certificates for building materials.
- Supporting and maintenance of all documentation on participation in tenders for winning cases on construction or restoration of various buildings or complexes of various purposes and significance.
- Helping to formalize rights to real estate, collecting the necessary documents to register the facility.
General Director
Best Logistics LLC
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Planning and coordinating work, implementing information systems, calculating the budget.
- Developing a strategy, selecting suppliers, concluding contracts, placing orders.
- Analyzing needs, planning purchases, developing inventory accounting methods and monitoring their storage.
- Selecting carriers, optimizing routes, analyzing the quality of contractors' work and preparing reports.
- Resolving non-standard situations. Delays, failures, accidents, customs complications.
- Ensuring compliance with legislation in the field of freight transportation and labor protection.
Investigator
The Investigation Department of the Yerevan Garrison of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia
08.2007 - 02.2011
- Investigating criminal cases committed by military personnel or civilian personnel of units.
- Investigating crimes against property, abuse of power, forgery, corruption crimes, violation of statutory relationships and the order of service, sexual crimes and others.
- Recording the details of the incident, assessing the damage and qualifying the article.
- Summoning all defendants for questioning.
- Collecting characteristics of the accused.
- Working with victims.
- Appointing a number of examinations.
- Drawing up an indictment.
Chief Assistant to the General Director for Legal Issues
JSC “Charentsavan Machine-Tool Plant” under the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Ensuring compliance with the law in the activities of the enterprise and protecting its legal interests.
- Legal examination of draft orders, instructions, regulations, standards and other legal acts.
- Changing or canceling legal acts issued in violation of current.
- Preparing opinions on legal issues arising in the activities of the enterprise, as well as draft regulations submitted for review.
- Participating in the preparation and conclusion of collective agreements, industry tariff agreements, development and implementation of measures to strengthen labor discipline, regulation of social and labor relations at the enterprise.
- Preparing conclusions on proposals to bring employees of the enterprise to disciplinary and material liability.
- Organizing legal assistance to public organizations of the enterprise, consulting employees on legal issues.
Education
Master of Jurisprudence -
08.2025
Advanced Training in Jurisprudence - undefined
Russian Academy of Economics and Law
06.2013
Master of Law - undefined
Yerevan State University
05.2009
Bachelor of Law -
Yerevan State University
05.2005
Skills
- Highly detail-oriented individual with exceptional organization skills, including ability to work independently or as a part of multiple teams
- Strong organizational skills and ability to stay focused while managing multiple tasks concurrently
- Self-motivated and able to demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong critical thinking/analytical skills, creativity, and a proven drive for quality
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff and clients in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in an office environment
- Ability to learn quickly
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with legal terminology
Additional Experience
Service in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia Yerevan, Armenia: 2005 – 2007
Publications
- “Law and Reality” international juridical journal 9 scientific articles: Yerevan, Armenia – 2006-2012
- “Legality” (Official publication of the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Armenia) 2 scientific articles: Yerevan, Armenia – 2009-2010
- “Modern Law” (Official publication of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation) 3 scientific articles: Moscow, Russia – 2011-2012
- “Formation and Development of Civil Society and Legal Democratic Sociate State in the Russian Federation and Foreign Countries: Theory and Practice” (Official publication of Russian Academy of economics and Law) 5 scientific articles: Moscow, Russia – 2014-2023
Awards
Admiral Isakov Medal by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia., Honorary Award Certificate from the Military Prosecutor of the Republic of Armenia for his excellence in the field of law and human rights and for his major contribution to the development of the rule of law and the legal system in Armenia., Fridtjof Nansen Gold Medal for substantial scholarly contributions in the field of human rights., Glorious Warriors Medal for substantial contribution to the advancement of human and civil rights and freedoms in Armenia., International Police Association Armenia Medal for excellence in their professional field of endeavor and whose work resulted in substantial national benefit.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
An Elite Member
International Police Association
01.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant and Adviser
JSC “Concern Lusine”
07.2012 - 03.2022
General Director
Best Logistics LLC
05.2011 - 06.2012
Investigator
The Investigation Department of the Yerevan Garrison of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia
08.2007 - 02.2011
Chief Assistant to the General Director for Legal Issues
JSC “Charentsavan Machine-Tool Plant” under the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia
01.2004 - 01.2005
Advanced Training in Jurisprudence - undefined
Russian Academy of Economics and Law
Master of Law - undefined
Yerevan State University
Master of Jurisprudence -
Bachelor of Law -
Yerevan State University
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