Feliks Hovakimyan
Waltham
Summary
Accomplished corporate and immigration attorney with over 7 years of legal experience, licensed in Armenia, and pending California Bar licensure. Expert in the U.S. corporate law, business transactions, and immigration, managing 50+ successful cases, including L-1, O-1, EB-1, H-1B, and E-2 visas, as well as Adjustment of Status processes. Advised multinational businesses and individuals on cross-border legal strategies, securing visas for 30+ tech professionals, and structuring over $10 million in transactions for global firms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Specialist
MigrAid Immigration
Yerevan
01.2021 - Current
- Handle end-to-end processing of various immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications, including L-1A, L-1B, E-2, F-1, F-3, F-4, K-1, O-1, EB-1A, EB-1C, and Adjustment of Status coupled with preparing petitions, drafting legal documents, and compiling necessary supporting materials in compliance with USCIS requirements (full package of petition and supporting documents).
- Provide guidance on complex immigration issues to clients by interpreting U.S. Immigration laws for individuals seeking permanent residence or naturalization status.
- Gather the required immigration application documents, assisted with filing, and coordinated with government agencies to facilitate visa processing times.
- Conduct research into relevant laws and regulations related to immigration matters and developed legal analyses, opinions and conclusions.
Legal Counsel
NoyMed CRO
Glendale
09.2019 - Current
- Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, briefs, motions, and settlement agreements, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Manage and supervise the legal team of the company.
- Ensure the company is in compliance with California (U.S.) and Armenia healthcare law.
- Handle the intercompany transfer of employees from Armenia to California, completing all aspects of the transfer, and obtaining relevant visas and permissions (L-1A, L-1B, EB-1A, EB-1C).
- Conduct negotiations and execution of material commercial transactions.
- Facilitate legal compliance audits for M&A deals, identifying potential legal risks, and recommending mitigation strategies.
Partner
Retrieve Legal & Tax
Yerevan
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee firm operations, including financial performance, strategic growth, and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to legal ethics, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Work on expanding the firm's reputation by publishing legal articles, giving lectures, or conducting legal training.
- Handle complex cases and high-value transactions within the firm’s practice areas.
- Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to clients on matters such as corporate law, immigration, litigation, or other specialties.
- Draft and review legal documents, contracts, pleadings, and agreements.
- Act as a mentor to associates and junior lawyers, guiding them in professional development and oversee case distribution and assign responsibilities to the team.
Principal Attorney
Protto Legal
Yerevan
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Oversee all aspects of case management, from client intake to resolution.
- Develop and implement legal strategies tailored to each case's complexity and client objectives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, M&A deals, and corporate agreements.
- Provide day-to-day full legal support to more than 10 corporate clients, and represent them in business transactions, due diligence, regulatory filings, and immigration matters.
- Conduct in-depth statutory and case law research to support corporate, litigation and advisory work.
Paralegal
KAASS Law
Glendale
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Assist attorneys in managing personal injury cases from intake through settlement, or trial.
- Draft demand letters, settlement proposals, and attorney correspondence.
- Prepare pleadings, complaints, discovery requests, and responses under attorney supervision.
- Assist in drafting motions, subpoenas, deposition notices, and discovery documents.
- Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including jury instructions, motions in limine, and witness coordination.
Associate
Legelata Law Firm
Yerevan
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Draft legal opinions, advisory memos, and position papers on complex legal matters.
- Draft and file motions, discovery requests, affidavits, and legal briefs.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and transactional documents.
- Provide clients with case updates, legal advice, and risk assessments.
- Assist more than 10 corporate clients with their daily legal matters.
Education
Lawyer License -
The Academy of Advocates
Yerevan Armenia01-2021
Master's Degree - Law
American University of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia01-2020
Bachelor - International Law
Yerevan State University
Yerevan, Armenia01-2018
Skills
- Legal research
- Client counseling
- Visa processing
- Document drafting
- Case management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Typing speed and precision
Languages
Armenian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Partner
Retrieve Legal & Tax
08.2023 - Current
Principal Attorney
Protto Legal
11.2021 - 08.2023
Immigration Specialist
MigrAid Immigration
01.2021 - Current
Associate
Legelata Law Firm
09.2020 - 01.2021
Paralegal
KAASS Law
06.2020 - 11.2021
Legal Counsel
NoyMed CRO
09.2019 - Current
Lawyer License -
The Academy of Advocates
Master's Degree - Law
American University of Armenia
Bachelor - International Law
Yerevan State University
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