Ani Nazaryan is an Associate attorney whose practice centers on transactional matters with an emphasis on privacy law and regulatory compliance. At Scali Rasmussen, Ani supports corporate clients through a wide range of general corporate governance and transactional matters. She has advised buyers and sellers in high value acquisitions and prepared key transaction documents. Her experience spans agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. She also supports cross-border and international transactions, leveraging her knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity law to ensure seamless and compliant execution.

Ani earned her J.D. from Southwestern Law School, where she held multiple leadership roles and was deeply engaged in the academic community. She served as a Fellow in the Negotiation Honors Program, President of the Armenian Law Students Association, and Chief Operating Officer of Students for Technology Law and Entrepreneurship. During her legal studies, Ani also served as a Legal Extern at the World Bank, where she provided research and analytical support to the Armenia team, focusing on justice reform and anti-corruption initiatives.

Committed to giving back, Ani remains actively involved in the Armenian American community on a national level, mentoring students and contributing her time and talent to community-based organizations.

Representative matters

• Supported the closing of a minority interest purchase in a multi-location automotive dealership, including review of transaction documents and coordination of closing deliverables
• Drafted a workplace privacy policy notice for a global company to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy regulations, including the CCPA
• Conducted due diligence review of governance documents and key commercial agreements for an internationally operating cryptocurrency company
• Advised a complex investment services client on compliance with SEC regulations, with focus on reporting obligations
• Researched target popular e-commerce company and conducted a risk assessment; drafted key agreements in connection with the acquisition, incorporating identified risk considerations
• Drafted board and shareholder resolutions and other ancillary documents, in connection with asset and stock acquisitions
• Drafted and negotiated licensing and service agreements for clients in automotive, tech, manufacturing, and healthcare industries
• Drafted complex subscription agreement and prepared cap table for up-and-coming investment adviser firm with significant investments
• Assisted in drafting strategic letter for consulting firm, identifying key risks of proposed contract, contributing to a favorable resolution

Credentials

Education

• Juris Doctor, with a Concentration in Technology Law and Entrepreneurship, Southwestern Law School, 2022
• B.A., Political Science, California State University Northridge, 2017

Bar admissions

• State Bar of California, 2023
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2024
• California Central District Court, 2024
• California Southern District Court, 2024
• California Northern District Court, 2024

Current affiliations

• Board Member, Armenian Legal Defense Front
• Member, California Lawyers Association
• Member, Southwestern Alumni Nickel Club