Deena Gharibian

Deena Gharibian is an associate in the Litigation Department at Richards, Watson & Gershon, where she represents public agencies in state and federal litigation. Her practice encompasses a broad range of matters, including constitutional claims, civil rights litigation, employment disputes, breach of contract, and other claims involving public entities.

Work for Clients

Deena has represented numerous public agencies, including the Cities of Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, Jurupa Valley, Davis, Temecula, and South Pasadena. In September 2026, Deena helped secure a complete defense verdict for the City of Manhattan Beach in a two-week federal jury trial involving First Amendment retaliation claims.

Professional Experience

Deena's litigation experience spans all stages of litigation, including discovery, law and motion, and trial. She has drafted and argued motions in federal court, taken and defended depositions, prepared witnesses for deposition and trial, conducted direct and cross-examinations at trial, and developed litigation strategy. In addition to her litigation practice, Deena advises public agencies on legal matters and has experience prosecuting code enforcement cases.

Deena developed her passion for trial advocacy during law school, where she competed on the UC Law San Francisco Trial Team and earned distinctions in national trial advocacy competitions. She was awarded the Hastings Trial Advocacy Award and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy.

Professional and Community Affiliations

Member, Armenian Bar Association