Sati Harutyunyan is a partner in Jenner & Block’s Los Angeles office whose practice centers on high-stakes litigation and the complex, often overlapping disputes that test a client's business, reputation, and bottom line.
Sati represents individual and corporate clients in the defense, financial services, entertainment, and real estate and construction industries across the entire litigation lifecycle, from pre-suit strategy through trial and appeal. She litigates in California state and federal courts, before the Boards of Contract Appeals, and in domestic and international arbitration. Sati gives clients a skilled advocate wherever their disputes arise.
Sati has tried complex cases to verdict and brings the same intensity to every stage of a matter. She reads disputes strategically, keeping clients oriented throughout; she translates complex facts into plain business terms, anticipates problems before they surface, and ensures every decision is anchored in client objectives. She is equally known for her ability to distill intricate subject matter into clear, compelling narratives for judges, arbitrators, and juries. The Daily Journal has named her a California Lawyer of the Year, recognizing both the quality of her advocacy and the significance of her results.
Beyond the courtroom, Sati counsels clients through sensitive internal investigations, fraud-related proceedings, and matters that cut across civil litigation, regulatory enforcement, and criminal exposure—bringing the same strategic discipline to investigations that she brings to litigation.
Representative Matters
- Represents a real estate developer in an internal investigation and multi-forum litigation arising out of an alleged $100M fraud concerning a failed development of a multi-family improvement in Southern California.
- Secured a first-of-its-kind jury verdict in an antitrust case following a six-week trial, where the jury found two of the largest egg producers and two industry groups liable for an antitrust conspiracy.
- Prevailed in an international arbitration concerning a trademark license agreement on behalf of the American licensee against the Canadian licensor, in the auto repair industry.
- Prevailed on a motion to dismiss on behalf of a defense contractor in the Southern District of California and obtained victory on appeal before the Ninth Circuit. The lawsuit involved allegations that the contractor had violated federal whistleblower laws.
- Secured a $52 million judgment in favor of the plaintiff in a film finance fraud case.
- Weeks before trial, resolved CDA litigation stemming from construction and repair of military base for foreign government end user; secured near-demand settlement.
- Represented pharmaceutical company in response to DOJ investigation regarding COVID-19 tests.
Credentials
Service / Recognition
Overview
Sati Harutyunyan is a partner in Jenner & Block’s Los Angeles office whose practice centers on high-stakes litigation and the complex, often overlapping disputes that test a client's business, reputation, and bottom line.
Sati represents individual and corporate clients in the defense, financial services, entertainment, and real estate and construction industries across the entire litigation lifecycle, from pre-suit strategy through trial and appeal. She litigates in California state and federal courts, before the Boards of Contract Appeals, and in domestic and international arbitration. Sati gives clients a skilled advocate wherever their disputes arise.
Sati has tried complex cases to verdict and brings the same intensity to every stage of a matter. She reads disputes strategically, keeping clients oriented throughout; she translates complex facts into plain business terms, anticipates problems before they surface, and ensures every decision is anchored in client objectives. She is equally known for her ability to distill intricate subject matter into clear, compelling narratives for judges, arbitrators, and juries. The Daily Journal has named her a California Lawyer of the Year, recognizing both the quality of her advocacy and the significance of her results.
Beyond the courtroom, Sati counsels clients through sensitive internal investigations, fraud-related proceedings, and matters that cut across civil litigation, regulatory enforcement, and criminal exposure—bringing the same strategic discipline to investigations that she brings to litigation.
Areas of Focus
Representative Matters
- Represents a real estate developer in an internal investigation and multi-forum litigation arising out of an alleged $100M fraud concerning a failed development of a multi-family improvement in Southern California.
- Secured a first-of-its-kind jury verdict in an antitrust case following a six-week trial, where the jury found two of the largest egg producers and two industry groups liable for an antitrust conspiracy.
- Prevailed in an international arbitration concerning a trademark license agreement on behalf of the American licensee against the Canadian licensor, in the auto repair industry.
- Prevailed on a motion to dismiss on behalf of a defense contractor in the Southern District of California and obtained victory on appeal before the Ninth Circuit. The lawsuit involved allegations that the contractor had violated federal whistleblower laws.
- Secured a $52 million judgment in favor of the plaintiff in a film finance fraud case.
- Weeks before trial, resolved CDA litigation stemming from construction and repair of military base for foreign government end user; secured near-demand settlement.
- Represented pharmaceutical company in response to DOJ investigation regarding COVID-19 tests.
Credentials
Admissions
- California, 2016
- District of Columbia, 2017
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, JD, 2016
- University of California, San Diego, BA, magna cum laude, 2011
Court Admissions
- US District Court, Central District of California, 2019
- US District Court, Southern District of California, 2020
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2023
Service / Recognition
Awards
- Capitol Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2025
- Daily Journal, California Lawyer Attorney of the Year, 2024