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Aug. 5, 2024

New attorney turns personal adversity into professional mission

"You can be nobody and beat the odds," said Shant J. Yalenkatian.

Yalenkatian

In an era where many question the accessibility of entering the legal profession, Shant J. Yalenkatian's story offers a compelling counternarrative of how to fight for what you want out of life.

The Glendale-based attorney, who launched his personal injury practice on June 1, has taken an unconventional path to the bar that speaks to the power of perseverance and personal experience in shaping a legal career.

Yalenkatian's journey to becoming an attorney began wi...

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