Irene Gharapet

Overview

Irene Gharapet represents employers and management-level professionals in individual and multi-plaintiff employment litigation, handling claims ranging from discrimination and harassment to wrongful termination and accommodation failures. She litigates in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration forums, but her most valuable work often happens before a complaint is ever filed. Irene excels at pre-litigation dispute resolution, leveraging her courtroom experience to negotiate outcomes that safeguard both her clients’ legal interests and their reputations when discretion matters most.

What distinguishes Irene’s practice is her ability to assess when aggressive litigation serves the client and when strategic restraint achieves better results. She understands that employment disputes carry reputational weight beyond the docket, particularly for individual executives and companies in competitive industries. Her approach to problem solving and dispute resolution balances vigorous advocacy with practical judgment, ensuring clients don’t win the battle only to lose ground where it counts.

Throughout discovery, depositions, motion practice, and mediation, Irene maintains close client collaboration, translating litigation developments into clear strategic options. She prepares witnesses who can withstand scrutiny, drafts motions that narrow issues before trial, and identifies settlement opportunities that others might miss. Her clients benefit from an attorney who treats litigation as one tool among many, and not the only path forward.