Ava Habibian is an associate in the Business Trial Practice Group in the firm's Orange County office. She is a member of the firm's Food and Beverage Team and AI Team.
Ava is an analytical litigator with experience handling a broad range of complex disputes across industries, including trusts and estates, business and commercial litigation, brand reputation defense, and regulatory matters. She represents clients in cases involving breach of contract, business torts, fiduciary obligations, and defamation, with a particular focus on navigating high-stakes disputes efficiently and strategically. Ava also advises companies on regulatory compliance and defends businesses against class action lawsuits and other litigation risks.
Business & Commercial Litigation
Ava represents companies in a wide range of business disputes, from single-party commercial conflicts to complex class action defense. She litigates breach of contract claims, business torts, fraudulent misrepresentation, and fiduciary duty matters. Ava also has experience handling data privacy and cybersecurity-related litigation, including cases involving data breaches, consumer privacy claims, and regulatory enforcement. Additionally, she provides strategic guidance to businesses on mitigating litigation risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. In the food and beverage industry, Ava has advised companies on FDA regulations and defended them in labeling, advertising, and product liability disputes.
Trusts & Estates Litigation
Ava represents trustees, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries in disputes involving estate administration, trust contests, and fiduciary duties. She helps clients navigate complex litigation to protect their financial interests and legacies.
Brand Reputation & Defamation Litigation
Ava assists individuals and businesses in protecting their reputations through defamation litigation, responding to false or misleading claims, and implementing legal strategies to safeguard brand integrity.
Pro Bono & Community Involvement
Beyond her commercial practice, Ava is deeply committed to pro bono litigation supporting the unhoused community, asylum seekers, and children's legal rights. She actively participates in cases advocating for vulnerable populations and remains dedicated to increasing access to justice through her firm's pro bono initiatives.