Graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Ms. Babakhanian received her Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern Law School and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2010. Ms. Babakhanian was the recipient of Judge Julian Beck Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior, while at California State University, Northridge. She was also the recipient of the CALI Award for Excellence for Internet and E-Commerce, while at Southwestern Law School. Her experience includes an externship with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and clerkships at private law firms in various areas of civil litigation, including breach of contracts, collections, and personal injuries. Ms. Babakhanian is licensed to practice before all the courts of the State Bar of California as well as the United States District Court, Central District of California.